Vic Firth American Classic Jazz 8DN - nylon tip

they don't break like the wood tip ones, they have plastic tip so it makes them very sturd.

Good weighting and nice length

Love these sticks. I have been using Vic Firth sticks for many years. Arrow straight, and nicely sanded wood. I like how they are consistent from stick to stick over the years. I use the smaller diameter 8's these because I play a Roland electric drum kit, and I don't necessarily need to hit pads so hard to get the volume I want like I used to with acoustic sets. It allows me to add a stick wrap to the base to get a better handle in it without being too bulky. I tried the 8DN's because they are slightly longer than the 8D's. I am 6'6" with long arms, and I guess I appreciate the longer length, and the ability to hit a little harder with these. I'm happy with them, and don't plan to go back to the shorter sticks anytime soon.

They are the perfect length for me and are really quick sticks.

I have a pair of these stick I have been using for five years. They are great for all types of drumming. I have relatively small hands, so they may not work so well for drummers with large hands. They are incredibly durable. I regularly perform rim-shots and they just go on and on.