I've been a Vic Firth player for years, but seeing alot of my favourite drummers switch to Pro-Mark, I've got curious about them.
The first pair I've got from a shop in my hometown, but I fell completely in love with them. They almost don't splinter, feel great in your hand and you can switch every sticks with another without feeling a difference in balance, weight or general feel!
For that money, these are no brainers