Vater Percussion 3S Drumstricks, Nylon Tip Quantity and Sizing (Pairs) Quantity: 1 Type: Sticks Drum Stick Size: 3S Diameter: .73" Length: 17-1/4" Construction and Features Material: Hickory Drum Stick Tip: Multiple Tip Shape: Oval Taper: Short Finish: Lacquer Other Country of Origin: United States Grip Material: No American Hickory dowels have to meet very strict quality characteristics to become a Vater drumstick Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture content, straightness and grain structure, to produce a higher quality drumstick These Vater 3S Drumsticks are avery large and beefy stick Great for drum corps and heavy players