I am a professional drummer and have used many different Hot rods, DO NOT cut corners and buy the cheap versions of these from Ebay or Amazon from non reputable brands.
Unlike the cheap knock-off ones, these will last you much longer and the red sleeves at the top and the black covers on the bottom will not fall off.
The weight is also very balanced and as they wear away over time, they are still quite durable.
If you need to play drums at a quieter volume level and don't want to sacrifice quality of sound or quality of stick, then these are for you.
