First thing is I have seen several Buddy Rich DVD's and I have never seen him using this sticks. When exactly did Buddy approve these? I think the stick have very good balance. I have other signatures but I keep coming back to these. It's like a 5A with a thicker neck. The tip is unusual something in between an acorn and a round tip. It works really well

I needed a new pair of sticks because my old sticks broke.I thought would be like any other sticks breaking within the first year and all but these have lasted me a long time.Best money I've ever spent.

These sticks were the best feeling sticks when I got them. I loved them. UNTIL THEY BROKE!!! These were absolutely the worst investment. i got them on my birthday and they broke a little less than a month later. Take my word and dont buy these sticks. Buy some pro-mark 5A sticks instead. Ive had those for many months and they still are in perfect condition.

If these have the same feel that Buddy knew as he was playing then I feel I'm playing a piece of history! That's all I care about with these. I own plastic tip and wood. PEACE OUT BUDDY!

These sticks are amazing! They are very well balanced, have amazing tips, and are extremely durable. Just today after 3.5 years of active duty, they broke and I am actually very VERY sad that they did. They we're capable of handling everything I did, and they will always be my weapon of choice.