5A

Great for the 5AN player who is looking for a slip-free 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

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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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 weight and length. It can be used for all styles of music. 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 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. Learn More

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

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Like the 5A, with more power and reach.
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

Constructed from resin coated plys of U.S. Birch wood, this dense material provides heavier weight, consistency, feel, and durability. Zildjian's super-solid cross stick improves instrument projection and brightens tonality. Add this stick to your bag to expand your sound.

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A nylon tip brings extra brightness and durability to the most popular stick in the world.
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 Pink 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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For the 5A player looking for a the weight and distinctive sound of a maple stick.
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

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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Popular 5A Acorn model drumsticks in a selection of new multi-layer neon color finishes. Colors available include neon yellow, green and pink. These super vibrant color finishes also glow under black lights.

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