The precision alloy guarantees minimal variations in weight and balance from wooden drumsticks, with variations therein being approximately 20 percent. With these Ahead drumsticks, that's only 1 percent! The built-in VRS (Vibration Reduction) system reduces hand fatigue. So you can play longer and maintain smoothness for the faster drum playing. Also special about these Ahead TSR drumsticks are their replaceable plastic sleeves, rings and tips. These drumsticks bear the name and signature of drummer Travis Smith, known from the metal band Trivium.