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A scaled down American Classic® stick with great balance. Perfect when speed and touch are top priority.
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

The 707 was designed by Simon Phillips, British rock legend. It features a 5A-style diameter with a long taper making it fast and responsive. The large round bead produces a bright, articulate sound. Learn More

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

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Great for the 2B player looking for a little extra brightness and durability.
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

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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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

Our 7A, crafted in maple. Great for music that requires a light touch.
American Heritage® drum sticks feature the dimensional specifications of Vic Firth's most popular American Classic® models, but are crafted in maple rather than hickory for greater rebound and flex. This series allows drummers to have the feel of their favVic Firth'site American Classic® model but with a lighter and more "œairy" sound - especially on cymbals. This unique approach is another extension of Vic Firth's effort to offer drummers the ability to change their sound and without changing feel and balance. 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. Learn More

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

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The 5A has long been the best selling stick for all styles of music due to it's well-balanced design and length. The oval-shaped tip provides a full, dark sound. The 5A is versatile enough to be used in all musical genres. Learn More

More substantial than a 5A, but not overpowering. 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

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 DC18i was designed by Texas educator Jeff Ausdemore. The stick features a shin neck, which provides quick response in either single stokes or multiple bounce rudiments. This lighter stick has the same clear articulation as the DC8 heavier model, and the smaller diameter shaft allows for younger students to easily produce a full sound while continuing to build technique. Learn More

A consistent favorite for its medium sized dimensions and teardrop bead.

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