ProMark TX5ABW Pro-Mark Beauford Tx5Abw Carter Beauford, Currently with the Dave Matthews Band, is one of modern rock's most celebrated and in-demand drummers His Autograph model of drumstick is a hickory 5A with a 5B taper and wood tip A natural, rock-inspired evolution of the classic 5A stick, the ProMark 5Ab offers a thicker taper and slightly larger tip for added durability and projection This durable, responsive and wood-tipped stick is constructed of 100% hickory and provides a dark, warm tone for wide range of applications All ProMark drumsticks are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent quality controls in the industry