As a long time user of both traditional wood sticks and AHEAD sticks, I can say that the latter has better balance, but also better durability in quality. Installation of new sleeves is simple and quick, and for the price of one set of sleeves you could just as easily go through a few set of sticks.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
Got these since I can't get them in music stores anymore and I'm so pleased with the quality I bought 2 more sets. I may keep buying replacements as long as the quality stays good.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: New
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