These sticks have lasted me over 2 years in the past, and I am able to play for much longer with a lot less stress/fatigue in my wrist than I would with wooden sticks. Despite their size, they are not heavy at all, and I am able to play quite fast with them and get a natural yet way louder and clearer sound than I would with wooden sticks. I highly reccomend AHEAD to anyone that hasn't tried them.