Chris Coleman wanted one pair of sticks in his bag to cross into every genre he plays - something he could trust no matter what he happened to be playing. Vic Firth designed this pair to do just that. The short taper on these sticks makes them beefier up front, adding mass to produce more tone out of everything they hit. The thicker material also makes them more durable against rim shots. Long oval tips hit a wider amount of drums and cymbals, boosting volume. These sticks are made from hickory, a wood that balances flexibility and strength very well. A lacquer surface coating gives them an extra-smooth feel.