HICKORY IS THE MOST POPULAR WOOD CHOICE FOR DRUMSTICKS DUE TO ITS RESILIENCE, RESPONSIVENESS, DURABILITY, AND CLASSIC FEEL. DIAMETER: .312" LENGTH: 15-1/2". DIAMETER: .312" LENGTH: 15-1/2". DOMED END PREVENTS DENTS IN THE TIMBALE HEADS. 312" DIAMETER ALLOWS FOR A BRIGHT AND ARTICULATE CASCARA. ALL PROMARK DRUMSTICKS ARE DESIGNED AND MANUFACTURED IN THE USA TO THE MOST STRINGENT QUALITY CONTROLS IN THE INDUSTRY.