AHEAD Is The Most Advanced Drum-Stick In The World. Features a Built-In Vibration Reduction System Which Reduces Hand Fatigue and Lets You Play Longer and Faster. A Replaceable Polyurethane Cover Protects Both Stick and Gear. (Short Taper) 16.25"Long .595"Dia .035"Wall Ahead Rock Drumsticks are truly ahead of their time. Ergonomically tuned handle diameters. Precision alloy core provides negligible weight and balance variations. Super-hard replacement polyurethane covers protect both sticks and gear. Ahead Rock Drumsticks' vibration-reduction system reduces hand fatigue.