I use the Steve Gadd drum sticks for years , so i decided to order some more which are more cheaper than my local music shop in my country, so i could feel the difference between the wood tip and the nylon tip, i can't tell exactly why i use them both as the attacking drums pads or cymbals are feeling the same in a way, but nice fits my needs as a drummer , who sits lots of lots of hours sometimes and practicing with highly demands from myself, these sticks never failed me , i love them !