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Apparently, the old made in house machinery was no longer serviceable and now Regal has to modernize. I played their sticks since at least 1965 (always nylon tips, never had one come apart!). My local music store sold me the last of RT Jazz (my go-to stick since forever), but I haven't had any luck finding any 5As, which for me are rather heavy, but useful. I used to keep on hand: Silhouette, 7A, Jazz, Rock, 5A & 5B. The Rock version was medium thick, at least to me, and had a thicker shoulder than the 5A: Just the thing for...Rock! For my 5A Jones, Guitar Center has Sound Percussion 5AN without the shiny finish of a Regal. Obvious Caveat Emptor: I always roll any stick on the glass countertop at the store; never had that much trouble finding straight ones, although I have to say the warped ones are really warped, Mr.Sulu!