These bass drum beaters are superb. Beautifully weighted, sturdy and versatile, the range provides everything you could possibly need in the world of orchestral bass drum playing!! Yes, they are at the upper end of the price bracket, but they are certainly worth the money and will last a lifetime if kept well. Mine only sound better and better as they play in further and I love using them. A must buy! The BD-10s are my go-to mallet for most things. Good general sound, but articulate enough to still get rhythms across well but without losing the quality of sound. I'm lucky I have choices for the varied venues and ensembles I play with, but these mallets are a firm favourite and are my starting point for everything.