From Manufacturer:

"Featuring a 5B sized wood handle that is made from US hickory, this brush utilizes heavy gauge wires which are fixed in place for a perfect fan shape. The combination of a large diameter handle and heavy weight wires allows for more volume and projection from drums and cymbals than typical brushes allow.

• NATURAL DRUMSTICK FEEL: switching from your drumsticks to these brushes will feel more natural because of their 5B diameter American hickory handles
• WHY IT MATTERS: traditional brushes with rubber coated push/pull rods aren't for everybody; if you prefer the feel of a wood stick while playing brush patterns, this is our solution
• 5B FIXED WIRE BRUSH SPECS: 13.350" long, 0.595" diameter handles (size 5B drumstick), 0.019" gauge wires, sold in pairs
• CATCH UP QUICK: these brushes are made in Canada with heavy gauge fixed metal wires; the wires form a fixed, stable fan shape for clean sounds and are designed to last
• ONE BIG THING: you can flip one brush around and use the wood handle to play rim knocks, percussion blocks, cowbells, or cymbal accents along with your brush grooves
• OF NOTE: the handles are made from select United States hickory (just like our hickory drumsticks); they're balanced and durable for lasting use
• THE BOTTOM LINE: wood handles give you the feeling of drumsticks for a more natural playing experience; plus, the heavy gauge wires deliver more projection than standard wire brushes
• THE BIG PICTURE: Meinl is a family-owned musical instrument manufacturer and brand established 1951 in Germany; our expert German designers have deep relationships with our builders to ensure you're delivered the absolute finest quality"