The Vater Nude Series Universal Wood Tip Drumsticks have a sturdy neck and rounded oval barrel tip. They are perfect for heavier styles of music like punk and metal where extra volume and attack is needed. The sticks wooden tip provides an increased warm sound and perfect clarity. Hickory is a resilient material and can absorb the shock of a hard-hitting drummer. The unlacquered finish ensures you have a tight grip and is more adaptable to moisture-content changes such as sweat.