Ayotte drumsticks are carved from the finest Canadian Eastern Rock Maple and American Hickory dowels. Unlike other manufacturers who cut a stunted taper in an attempt to minimize wastage, our drumsticks have an elongated taper so that balance and feel are enhanced. In addition, every Ayotte drumstick is lacquered, hand rolled and tapped before packaged for shipment. Simply put, these are the best drumsticks in the world.