These sticks say that they are good for playing lightly in quiet passages. I play both orchestral snare and modern drum set music. I found that these sticks play really well on ride and other cymbals. They give a precise defined stick sound, good for getting rid of unwanted wash. Other than that they're a decent pair of snare sticks. They take a little getting used to especially for rolls, but in they end they do what they're advertised plus a little extra.

I love the feel of these sticks, you just can't beat them. It feels so solid, and so quick at the same time. It's awesome.

This drumstick feels strange at first, but once you've touched it to a hard surface you'll fall in love with it. It's balanced such that it bounces back very well with even the lightest touch. For quiet playing, this stick gives you more control. (But, be careful... With heavy playing, they break easily.)