The Lars Ulrich sticks out of the ahead line of drum gear are very very good. They have such amazing bounce when you play. They tend to be tough on your cymbals if you go no holds barred when you play. If you decide to buy these sticks you will not be wrong in doing so. They are uncomparably better than wood sticks. They may cost more but basically anything you break can be replace (sheaths and tips) don't go crazy and try to break them on you knee or you first time playing with them and you will be happy. They last longer than you can play.

These sticks are incredible if you play hard but you sacrifice near unbreakability for speed...(the things are HEAVY) I've only had 1 break on me in 2 years of playing with them so thats a pretty good track record. Be prepared to buy a warranty on your splash cymbals however (They've cracked 2 of mine already) I highly recommend Aheads but if you're playing anything faster than System Of A Down or Fuel maybe you should try a lighter stick such as the Ahead 7A's.

They're the best. I can hardly feel that I'm playing and my hands don't get tired. They're relatively light for what they're made of.

I only bought these drumsticks because I want to be just like Lars and for the look, but when I started playing with them, I was shocked. I was twice as fast and could play twice as long. The durability is unbelievable. I recommend this stick to all METALLICA fans and anyone who has a set of drums.

Although these sticks will improve playing duration and speed, they will wear down over time. The replacement sheaths will get chewed up differently depending style of playing. (cymbal angle, rim shots) Overall, I was dissatisfied with how easily they broke. After about 10 hours of heavy metal practice, I went through 2 sheaths and a complete stick. The design is wonderful, but not compatible for all drummers.