HICKORY IS THE MOST POPULAR WOOD CHOICE FOR DRUMSTICKS DUE TO ITS RESILIENCE, RESPONSIVENESS, DURABILITY, AND CLASSIC FEEL. DIAMETER: .551" LENGTH: 16". DIAMETER: .551" LENGTH: 16". OVAL WOOD TIP PROVIDES A DARK, WARM TONE SUITED FOR MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS. MEDIUM TAPER FOR BALANCED RESPONSE AND REBOUND. ALL PROMARK DRUMSTICKS ARE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA TO THE MOST STRINGENT QUALITY CONTROLS IN THE INDUSTRY.