These sticks are made using carefully selected high-quality wood, and all processes from processing to finishing are carried out in factories in Japan. Each piece is meticulously crafted by skilled artisans, and only those that are carefully selected through strict standards right up to the final stage are shipped as products. Each model is designed to reflect the opinions of various professional drummers, and we strive for high quality not only in terms of balance but also in terms of sound. This series is made from high-quality North American hickory wood and finished with a thin lacquer. A special wax is applied as a final coating to provide anti-slip properties. It has the same tip and taper as the H135KW, but is 14mm thick and 404mm long (135KW is 400mm). Model number: H-140KW Size: 14.0mm x 404mm Material: USA HICKORY Tip: WOOD TIP Finish: STANDARD FINISH