Vic Firth 5AN American Classic Hickory

I was quite surprised to find out that one stick is 1 gram less in weight than the other: 54.2 vs 55.2 grams (while the packaging states that they're weight-matched). If that means they're matched with 1gr tolerance, then they're right. But I wasn't expecting this from Vic Firth. I also have a 5AF pair from TAMA, and the difference is only 0.1gr. I use a 0.1gr precision electronic scale for measuring.

You can pay a lot more and get a name or logo and a pretty paint job on your sticks (believe me I have) but these are the best feeling sticks I have ever used. They have a heavy feel so you get a good pop. They are also consistent in that when you purchase them a year later you will get the exact thing you ordered before. I use 5AN and they are great.