This is actually a wax originally used on surfboards to avoid slipping on the top side. I've always had a problem that when I sweat during playing, sticks seem to slip off my hands easily. I've tried with gloves, but I get very warm with those. Works well on drumsticks, and is not too "sticky" and does not alter the feel of the stick (as tape does, for me). So all in all a good "anti slip" product for the sticks. Only downside is how it's packaged; just a plastic wrap, which means you need some sort of "box" to keep it from attracting dirt. Apart form that, great product!