I have be play hand percussion , i.e. congas & bongos , for about two year . in all that time I have play with no glove , mainly because other player say playing with glove on be for sissy . well , for I it actually become a necessity to use glove because of medication I have to take . I have to be on blood thinner for the rest of my life , so I bruise very easily . I notice that I be start to bruise my hand every time I would play . my doctor advise I to either quit playing or get some type of protection for my hand . stop playing be not a option for I . I have be play music for my entire life , so I buy the glove . and they be perfect . I do not notice any difference in the sound of the drum with the glove on , and my hand be not bruise anymore . I still tape my fingertip with surgical tape in addition to the wear the glove . I be get good sound and my hand be protect . for anyone who be on blood thinner , these glove be the perfect solution to any bruising problem you may have . Rock on !