5A

Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world – great for every style of music!
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

Our most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone. 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.

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Combines the dimensions of a 5A and 5B. A great choice when a 5B is just a little more stick than required.
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

A stick that really pushes the limits. Advanced laminated birch material improves density for projection and durability. Incredibly smooth and solid feel.

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For the 5AN player who wants more power and reach.
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 first-ever metallic painted drumstick, featuring Zildjian's redesigned 5A profile in a painted Chroma Silver finish. Designed to be reliable and command attention, pearlescent paint interacts with light sources for a one-of-a-kind dazzling look. The Chroma Series is available in four metallic finishes: Chroma Blue, Pink, Silver and Gold. Made with U.S. Select Hickory.

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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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100% of Vater's drumsticks are manufactured in the USA.
All Vater Drumsticks are tone and weight matched by computer analysis.

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Newly tested hickory profile between 5A and 5B - available in Wood Natural, Black and Black DIP.

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The 5A has long been the best selling stick for all styles of music due to it's well-balanced weight and length. "The Natural" series is not coated with the standard lacquer finish and provides a natural wood feel in the hands of the player. 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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Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world – great for every style of music!
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

Featuring longer dimensions than a traditional 5A with perfect balance and an acorn bead for articulation.

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For the Extreme 5A player looking for an enhanced grip.
"œVic Grip" is a new anti-slip drum stick coating made from an eco-friendly, water based urethane. It provides a comfortable and slip resistant grip to the American Classic® 5A, 5B, 7A, 2B & ROCK, in both wood and nylon tip. Specially formulated to be extremely durable and an ideal choice for players who prefer an enhanced grip on their drum sticks. All are Natural finish. Learn More