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For the 5A player looking for the pinpoint precision of a round tip.
The American Sound® drum sticks are a take off on Vic Firth's most popular American Classic® models, featuring the shaft and neck specifications of the 7A, 8D & 5A, 5B, 2B & ROCK, but with a full round tip. This tip change creates a completely different sound for each model, bringing increased focus and clarity to the drums and cymbals. This line furthers Vic Firth's effort to offer drummers the ability to change their sound and without sacrificing feel and balance. All are Natural finish. Learn More

The 7A is a standard diameter drumstick for those who enjoy a lighter, short stick. This stick is excellent for jazz play where lower volumes are appreciated. Learn More

The 424 stick was designed by one of the most stylistically versatile, in demand drummers, Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez. His stick features a medium taper to a small ball-end tip, ideal for cymbal and drum articulation and nuanced drumming Learn More

Zildjian's most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.

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Ideal for heavy rock, band and practice. Plenty of power and durability. Medium taper for a great balance.
The Vic Firth American Classic® line combines tradition and the Vic style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory – a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The wood tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. Learn More

100% of Vater's drumsticks are manufactured in the USA.
All Vater Drumsticks are tone and weight matched by computer analysis.
American Hickory dowels have to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a Vater drumstick.
Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture content, straightness and grain structure, to produce a higher quality drumstick.

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Nylon tip offers the 7A player a brighter color on cymbals.
For durability and the brightest cymbal sounds, nylon tips are the answer. The American Classic® nylon tip models mirror their wood tip counterparts, so drummers can switch from therichness of a wood tip to the brilliance of nylon without sacrificing feel and balance - and with Vic Firth's new "œVic Grip" manufacturing process, they won't chip or fly off - guaranteed! All are Natural finish. Learn More

The 747B is designed for the heaviest of hitters, perfect for rock drumming. When the 747 "Rock" stick is not enough, the 747B provides extra length and diameter. The nylon tip provides a brighter, more articulate sound. Learn More

Zildjian's most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone.

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A nylon tip brings increased durability and added brightness to the bold-sounding 3A.
For durability and the brightest cymbal sounds, nylon tips are the answer. The American Classic® nylon tip models mirror their wood tip counterparts, so drummers can switch from therichness of a wood tip to the brilliance of nylon without sacrificing feel and balance - and with Vic Firth's new "œVic Grip" manufacturing process, they won't chip or fly off - guaranteed! All are Natural finish. Learn More

The 5B is a standard diameter drumstick for the heavy hitter; a larger general purpose stick for rock, pop, punk and pop perfect for when a 5A is too small and a 2B is too big. The nylon tip provides a brighter, more articulate sound. Learn More

ActiveGrip is a heat activated grip coating that's engineered to get tackier as a players hands sweat and their body temperature rises.

• Diameter: .535" (7A)
• Length: 16"
• Tip Material: Wood
• Tip Shape: Acorn

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The DC17 was designed by drum corps legend Scott Johnson. The stick features a medium taper and full bead for a wide range of dynamics on the marching snare while still providing a great feel in the player's hands. Learn More

A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead. The DIP material is a special coating that is applied to the grip area of the stick to provide a comfortable, slightly tacky gripping surface. This allows drummers to loosen their grip and relax their hands.

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