New improved but still familiar. A new approach to drumstick manufacturing. Meinl stick brush sb137 hybrid 9a maple drumsticks are the result of countless hours of research into just what makes the perfect drumstick. Their hybrid model wooden tips combine the shape of an acorn tip with the shorter length of a barrel tip producing a warmer rounder sound with a smooth cymbal attack. Made to perform night after night. The meinl hybrid maple sticks feature a slightly increased length with a longer shoulder taper giving a lively yet controlled rebound and super fast response perfect for intricate fills and uptempo beats alike. Theyre constructed from american hard maple and have been precisely matched in weight and pitch giving you a reliable predictable tone every time you take the stage.