We’ve come leaps and bounds with control sticks in the last few years. I remember when there was no choice other than the wooden sticks. Well today you can choose different lengths & colours amongst controls made of high grade light weight aluminium, Carbon or Fiber. Shorter sticks are better for tricks involving patterns with the string like the Eiffel tower. Longer sticks give you more force for high throw & are more practical for stick grinds. Weight wise the carbon or fiber are the lightest & the carbon is reputed to be stronger long term.