Every dowel is hand inspected to ensure that the grain is straight and free of outer defects; only then does it make it to our lathes to be turned into a Los Cabos Drumstick. These drumsticks are also made out of the finest grade of hickory wood, originating from the southern USA and known to the world as the top wood choice for stick manufacturing. White Hickory is the sapwood of the hickory tree and is well known for its shock absorption and consistency.