This stick has a great weight to it. Plays excellent for either indoor or out door. This stick feels just like Ralph Hardimon stick from Vic Firth but with a better feel. The stick usually isn't pitched right so its a bit weird, however the stick has a great feel and sound off the head.
Really Great sticks for any age group I love the color and feel of them they produce a real dark sound. That's just what I need when I'm playing.
I love the stick, but the pair that was sent to me was unmatched. Completely different weights. Hear two different sounds on a drum. More quality control needs to go into what pairs are given to customers.
I ordered these sticks about 2 months ago and they have held up very well. I love the fat barrell tip and how the stick looks in general. One issue I found was that the butt of the stick was completely flat. It wasnt too important to me but I feel like when I play a backstick with it, it doesn't produce the same quality of sound as other sticks might (when using the butt). Also, they are a bit too heavy for me, and the sound they make on a PROPERLY tuned snare is too low for my tastes. Other than that, they have a great feel, amazing balance, and a very long lifetime. I would recommend these to anyone.
They produce a great low tone on the drum and they have a sold weight to them. It really brings out the sound of your snare and they feel great in your hands. Best Sticks I've ever used, and I've used a lot of marching snare sticks in the past. Overall, they are high quality sticks designed by a fantastic arranger.
After using vic firth snare sticks for years, and using these sticks for the first time this winter season, I've got to say these are the best sticks I've ever played with. Balance is superior, the sound is great(If the drum is tuned right)... I'd suggest these to anyone using any other sticks at the moment, The first time our line played with these, we fell in love. They are 10 times better than any vic firth stick you'll find. GET SOME, you won't regret it.
Got these sticks a while back, and just now got around to using them. I brought them into my snareline, and everyone is asking if they can borrow them. Once they play with them, they want to use them forever. Everyone there has used JC's, MM's, Shortys, and a some Vic Firths. But they all want Gwanlteys now. They have great balance, they are very light, but still put out a nice dark sound. (properly tuned drum, accordingly)
