These are NEW, Carbostick Carbon fiber drum sticks manufactured in Germany. Perfect for all types and styles of music including Rock, Jazz, Orchestral, Latin percussion, etc...you name it! These are standard 5A size sticks that are perfectly balanced to within 1-2 grams of each other. They feel great when playing, especially since they are designed to wick away perspiration. On average, they'll last 3 to 8X's longer than traditional woodsticks.  ONLY 4 pairs available!