I am just an entery level drummer (newbie w/political correctness). I bought some cheap drum sticks to start out with. That could have been a major mistake. As I have progressed my hands wrists and forearms began to cramp majorly. I thought it was going to be a forever ongoing thing. I almost decided to give it up, till my drum teacher gave me these. I am amazed! I can play for days and the cramping I once had, all the time, is now GONE! Disappeared! Awesome sticks! Great buy! If you ever have soreness or cramping these sticks are for you!

While I understand that all signature sticks are based on preferences of artists, no one (except Danny Carey) seemed to be getting it right. Mike Portnoy's stick is misshapen and a small diameter and Steve Gadd's sticks are like twigs, so These along with the Carey sticks, are perfect. Both kinds of sticks are like marching sticks, but still intended for the kit, and they both have a tremendously balanced feeling. Thick sticks rule, enough said.

The Lang Sig model is the best feeling stick i've ever used. It has all the great features that i've looked for in a stick. Thick and beefy with an acorn tip. The best thing about this stick is the balance. It's hard to find a stick of this size to have a good balance and maximum rebound, but this model definitely has it. Great stick all-around!