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

• Diameter: .565" (5A)
• 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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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

A 5B with increased shaft thickness and length. Leverage and power with great feel!
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

FireGrain is a revolutionary heat-tempering process that transforms ordinary hickory drumsticks into precision tools with unprecedented durability. Learn More

The JR "Junior" stick is designed for beginning students. At 13" long, this shorter 7A is perfect for a child or early beginner. The oval tip facilitates a controlled rebound. Learn More

Small teardrop bead for a range of refined cymbal sounds

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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

Made for the 5BN player looking for a slip-resistant grip.
Vic 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

The 727 has a diameter between a 7A and 5A with a slightly longer length. Its medium taper and oval tip make a great middle of the road stick. Learn More

Full oval tip and short taper bring out the dark sounds on drums and cymbals. Learn More

Very sensitive and controllable. Maple wood provides a lightweight alternative to Hickory. Maple sticks produce dark tones on your instruments and offer a softer feel. Supplement your favorite stick with a maple version to give your playing a new, yet very familiar treatment.

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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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