As any drummer I too am very particular about what sticks I play. Length, girth, taper, weight, tip. I have a few favourites, and based on these I opted for three (3) pairs of DW Fusion Hickory sticks.
The good: excellent length, weight, tip and grip. They come very close to what I want from a stick.
The bad: Half of the sticks received were slightly crooked, meaning if you lay them down on a flat surface they will wobble. They are still playable, but suffice it to say that the quality control probably is close to non-existent so buying these is a huge gamble. This was my first time, and might probably be my last because of this.