I don't know that I ever commented on your sticks before. I just have some hate for Vic Firth since I've tried a couple of dozen different pairs and they all broke on me in a matter of days. Never broke a stick from any other company except Zildjian. I prefer Pro-Mark oaks when on my acoustic kit, Vater when playing hickory sticks on my electronic drums. I never used to use Vater, but my god do they just feel right in the hand. Very good sticks those.