The promark rebound 5a activegrip clear hickory drumsticks wood tip are made of a durable hickory that is resilient durable and has a classic feel to it. Stnadard 5a features like a medium taper and a re invented acorn tip produce a recognisable stick feel with a full bodied tone on all parts of a drum kit. These sticks feature the activegrip heat activated solution that is engineered to get tackier as the players hands produce more sweat and moisture.resulting in a better grip instead of making your hands slippy and moist the sticks take in the moisture and provide a better grip. The thin lacquer adds no weight or diameter to the stick too so you can play with confidence knowing that you have a long lasting and tight grip on your sticks. These particular sticks are perfect for drummers that love to optimise the finesse and agility in their playing without compromising grip and touch. Please note these sticks have been rebranded with new packaging. You may receive old packaging however product remains the same.