The Oak Lab Series Swingin' drum stick is very suitable to a genres requiring detailed control of the timbre and dynamics, such as jazz. Typically, small diameter sticks are more difficult to control. However, this model's weight balance of Oak material resolves this difficulty and makes it easy to handle from intricate delicate playing to louder dynamic playing. The hardness of Oak tips draws a unique cymbal sound that is bright, clear, yet different from the nylon tip. By adopting a small size oval shape oak tip, this model delivers a clear sound even during detailed delicate playing.