Making a good pair of sticks begins by selecting the best wood possible. Los Cabos manufactures many different models of sticks using Canadian maple and American hickory. Their maple is considered to be the best in the business and their hickory from the southern USA is known the world over as the top choice for stick manufacturing. They also use red hickory which comes from the heart of the tree, making it stronger and more durable for those who need a bit "more" from their sticks. For more information, please visit www.loscabosdrumsticks.com