Vic Firth drumstick pair with nylon teardrop tip from the American Classic Hickory Series and by far the most common and most sold stick on the market. The 5A can also be seen as "the average" in terms of design and sizing and is for that reason often a reference and starting point to designate other types of sticks. If you are not yet familiar with the world of drum sticks and you are at the beginning of your search; start with the 5A and proceed your quest from there on. Not only a safe choice, but simply a good choice! It will be safe to say that probably every other drummer has gone before you!
Hickory is a hard, strong type of wood and therefore very suitable material for a drumstick in the broad sense and application. Nylon tips provide articulate, bright cymbal sounds.
As the ultimate middle-of-the-road sticks, 5As have the following specifications:
- Diameter : 1.44 cm
- Instrument : drums
- Length (cm) : 40.64 cm
- Material : Hickory
- Material tip : nylon
- Tip : teardrop
