Pro-Mark was the first drumstick company to introduce oak drumsticks to drummers in United States, and remains the only drumstick maker to offer Shira Kashi oak drumsticks continuously since 1957. No other oak drumstick can match the sound quality and superior craftsmanship of the Pro-Mark original.Japanese white oak offers unsurpassed strength and durability. Extremely dense, it resists chipping and wearing soft when compared to other types of wood.Great all-around stick for the heavy hitter. Made of long-lasting Japanese white oak. Heavier than its hickory counterpart.Length: 16(406mm)Diameter: 0.630(16mm)