These will always be my favorite sticks. They're heavier than a 5B but lighter than a rock stick. Fits just right! You can really pound on these. My old pair lasted a couple of years or so before I broke them. I don't play super hard though.
vic firth are my fav sticks these sticks were a good size but they don't absorb hits very well. my hands felt like they were vibrating with each hit. after prolonged use the vibration reaches my wrists and just makes it too uncomfortable to use these for too long. however in the future-if they make these with Kinetic Force I will be trying them!