Made from American hickory, MEINL Big Apple Swing hickory drum sticks are crafted in Germany and designed by drummers. These sticks are built to the highest standards and with great attention to detail. The Big Apple is a big stick with a focused, but light sound and feel, allowing drummers to swing all night on the bandstand. The undersized acorn tip yields a sweet articulation on cymbals for maximum clarity while allowing them to breathe. A combination of large diameter and light grade of hickory is great for drummers who want a big stick without overpowering the band. These sticks have been developed with a very narrow weight range and density for each model, allowing for consistency from stick to stick.