1Pair Jazz Drum Sticks Drumsticks Bamboo Punk Drum Sticks for Jazz Folk Music Black

This is following up my previous review:As I and others have discovered, the black plastic binder does want to slip off. Also as others have stated, they sound good and seem to hold up better. My solution was a bead of clear silicone under the edge of the band. Manufacturers should note this flaw and use better quality shrink wrap.

My original reason for purchase was a different sound with a lighter touch. It's sturdy,, slip proof with the industry standard of looks. Performance was stellar taking the harder hits with perfection. Jazz or just a smoother sound(don't use for metal) these sticks fit the the bill. thanks.............Donnie P

I usually buy the Vic Firth sticks from a music site, but the price on these is good so gave them a try. They're pretty solid but the adjustable band at the top is a little loose and slips a lot. Easily tightened with a better rubber band, but it can be a little frustrating. Good deal for the cost though.

I’m no pro and I don’t know what the expensive ones feel like. These feel good and work nice on my drum pad. I believe they are worth the money.

High quality sticks. Many drummers could benefit from these to play with other performers and not be overly loud.

Rubber end caps come off while drumming

If you go through a little time and effort these rods are a good buy! I reinforced the butt end and the fulcrum part of the rods with black electrical tape. I then cut off the original sleeves with a razor blade and ran another single band of electrical tape where the original sleeves once were (The original sleeves fell off in no time). I finished off with 2 O-Rings on the top and bottom of the electrical tape sleeve. With the electrical tape and O-Rings and 4 pairs of these rods you’re looking at 1 pair of Pro Mark Hot Rods/Thunder Rods. No disrespect to the Hot Rods, I like them as well, butt pound for pound, I’ll keep buying these and doing the same thing. I like the feel of these rods. With the smaller diameter rods, but more of them, I get can get a pretty nice roll out of them considering they’re rods. I can practice at much lower volumes with a different playing experience. These are a no brainer for me!

Great if you want to play softly - lighter than sticks but heavier than brushes.Also great for latin beats that use a lot of tom tom playing, so not overpowering the music.