I play drums in a heavy rock band and the rhythm section of our music has to hit hard - the Pro Mark TXR2BW are a big part of the sound of my drums. These sticks are rather heavy (naturally so, being 2B sticks) and that is what makes them great for punchy, powerful hits. In between heavy hitting I also do intricate ghost notes and delicate cymbal accents and these sticks allow me to do that with ease too - so they are not meant just for smashing the drums to the max. The quality of these sticks is great and they hold up very good - I think I haven't broken a single one yet despite the constant heavy rim-shots. If you are looking for durable quality sticks for heavy hitting - these are the way to go. Also, if you play lighter sticks, I recommend trying these for practicing on pads - a great way to build stamina.