Vic Firth X8D American Classic Hickory

I've long been trying to find the ultimate sticks, and after buying a load of different ones over the years these are the ones (for me). I drum in a rock band so plenty of rimshots and heavy hitting and these sticks can take it. I like the weight and balance, and the length feels exactly right. I've also used them for some fairly basic jazz gigs and could control the lower volume very well (that is, if I could temper my enthusiasm as well, but that's on me ;))