The Hybrid hard maple drum sticks from MEINL are designed for drummers playing in diverse bands and multiple situations with a wide range of musical styles and genres. The unique tip starts as an acorn shape, which is trimmed down to the classic barrel size for a hybrid design that produces a dark and smooth articulation on cymbals. Additional length and a long taper gives these sticks a quick response with greater rebound for fast chops and deep grooves.