ProMark was the first drumstick company to introduce oak drumsticks to drummers in the 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 this Promark original. Japanese white oak ofers unsurpassed strength and durability. Extremely dense, it resists chipping and "wearing soft" when compared to other types of wood. Available in: nylon or wood tips.