These are very nice picks for lead playing. They take a little practice time to adjust to the feel of them. They have almost no bend and give you a very percussive sound when picking. They also helped me play faster and cleaner. These picks are easy to hold and have a nice texture. After a few weeks of pretty much nothing but sweep picking, they haven't worn down much at all. The only reason I took a star of is because they are unusable for strumming but they aren't really meant for that. Overall, these picks are my new favorites for lead guitar and another hit for dunlop.