Tama 5A-F Oak Japanese Fire -NT

I'm a beginner: playing drums less than 3 years.
Tried before: Promark, VicFirth, Agner.
First of all: the sticks feel lighter and thinner compared with 5A's of above brands.
Second of all: the wood seems much harder, very dense. I can feel the vibrations returning, especially from the ride (this could be due to my poor drum technique).
Positive is: the sticks last longer compared with the above brands.
Also the tip is much bigger: I like this a lot.
The balance seems great.
Negative: although the wood is very dense, it seems the sticks are a bit light for a 5A. I'm playing Rock (coverbands) and the sticks seem a bit light for some of the heavier stuff we're playing.
Despite this: the best stick I've bought so far.