The Signature Series of drumsticks began in the early 1980 with a collaboration with Vic Firth and Steve Gadd. The two legendary artists created a new tradition in the company. Since then Vic Firth has worked with a select handful of their world class artists to creat the ideal pair for their playing style to share with fans and drummers all over the world. Vic Firth Artist, Matt Garstka, wanted to design a Signature stick that was quick and agile without sacrificing structural integrity. The end result was a beefy stick with a longer taper, larger diameter, and a blended tip. This gives awesome speed and finesse with great durability.