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. These sticks were designed by jazz legend Peter Erskine. They are very lightweight and have a round piccolo sized tip. This makes for easy quick movement around the kit and crisp articulate sounds on cymbals.