Pro Mark TH716 M. Cinelu Timbale Sticks - 4 Pairs

The TH716 are Timbale sticks inspired by the French-born music Mino Cinelu, are made from hickory that by its specific gravity of 0.82 at 15 percent of moisture content is considered to be a "hardwood" even though it is not as dense or heavy as oak. This does not make hickory better or worse than oak. It's just different. That difference becomes a personal preference for the drummer.
Hickory is an extremely resilient hardwood and offers excellent shock absorption margins, which helps the stick resist breaking.