Vic Firth CMN American Classic Hickory

I bought two pairs for playing thrash metal. I like the sound of the stick hitting cymbals, especially ride. The neck is well suited for heavier playing. Whole stick is a bit too thick for my fingers, I prefer slightly thinner 15,2-15,8.
I'm not a heavy hitter and my cymbals are angled, but I still broke one stick after an hour of playing. A bit too expensive stick to break right after buying.