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Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle 55A Wood Tip Drumsticks – VF-FS55A

roryoneill94 — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:32:48 +0000

A Freestyle stick for the 55A player. Inspired by the sport of Freestyle longboarding, the Freestyle series of sticks is all about effortless flow, creativity and style. Exaggerated tapers on extra long sticks more than doubles the area where a drummer can place their fulcrum, opening up creative possibilities and unlocking the ultimate expressive drumming experience.

55A with extra-long 17″ length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer’s fulcrum area for a wide array of responses and feels.

Freestyle is a new series of sticks from Vic Firth that draws inspiration from the dynamic world of freestyle longboard skateboards. For freestyle riders, it’s about expression, flow, and style. They have the versatility to move up and down the board without losing control, using every inch of their deck.

Vic’s Freestyle series of drumsticks combine a massive overall length of 17″ with extra long tapers. This combination of length and taper length more than doubles the area where a drummer can place their fulcrum – offering a humongous array of responses and feels out of the same pair of sticks.

Features

Diam. – .585″
Length – 17″
Taper – Long
Tip – Hybrid
Finish – Lacquer

Specifications

Diameter: 0.585” | 1.49cm
Length: 17” | 43.18cm
Family: American Concept
Wood Type: Hickory
Taper: Long

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Vater Classics 5B Wood Tip Drumsticks – VHC5BW

roryoneill94 — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:10:28 +0000

A little undersized in grip as compared to the popular Vater 5B. Classics 5B is very versatile in many musical applications and playing styles with its very comfortable grip size.

Specifications

Length: 16″ | 40.64cm
Grip: 0.595″ | 1.51cm

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Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle 7A Drumsticks – VF-FS7A

roryoneill94 — Mon, 25 May 2026 10:49:35 +0000

7A with extra-long 17″ length and extra long taper, expanding the drummer’s fulcrum area for a wide array of responses and feels.

Features

Diam. – .540″
Length – 17″
Taper – Long
Tip – Hybrid
Finish – Lacquer

Specifications

Diameter: 0.54” | 1.37cm
Length: 17” | 43.18cm
Family: American Concept
Wood Type: Hickory
Taper: Long

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Meinl Gabe Helguera Signature Hickory Drumsticks – SB620

Sam Picton — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:36:19 +0000

Gabe Helguera teamed up with Meinl Stick & Brush to craft a signature stick built for power and projection. The 0.580″ diameter and 16.42″ length provide solid feel with excellent control, rebound, and reach. Acorn tip delivers a full, defined sound on cymbals and drums – perfect for power and articulation. Made in Germany from select American Hickory, each dowel is weighed and sorted before shaping. This ensures a narrow weight and density range, so your sticks always feel the same – pair after pair. Each pair is also weight and pitch matched.

“I set out to design a stick that could handle everything … the intensity of an I Prevail show and also the finesse of a deep pocket groove. I needed power without losing feel. These sticks deliver both. They feel amazing, last forever, and honestly … I’ve never loved a pair of sticks more.” – Gabe Helguera

Features

Model Based Weight Selection
Pitch Matched
Weight Matched
Tip – Tear drop shape tip
Taper Length – Medium
Diameter – 0,580″ / 14,7mm
Length – 16,42″ / 417 mm
Material – American Hickory
Weight – Heavy

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Meinl El Estepario Siberiano Signature Hickory Drumsticks – SB605

Sam Picton — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:12:06 +0000

El Estepario Siberiano and Meinl have created a signature stick together that features many classic elements but is specifically built to match his wide range of drumming capabilities from effortless grooves to ‘must-see-to-believe’ mechanics. The result is a stick that perfectly blends versatility with speed and agility. Using select US hickory, this stick begins with a medium-thin diameter of 0.555″ for a standard grip that is just under a 5A and features an acorn tip for quintessential cymbal definition. To create a more modern feel, each dowel is cut to a unique length of 16.375″, and when combined with the medium taper and medium weight, these sticks come alive around the kit and respond in any situation.

“We spent a few months developing the perfect stick that works in every single style of music. Not only did we work on the diameter and length for balance, but we also found the weight I needed for durability. Now, each pair lasts longer than my last marriage.
This is not just a drumstick. This is the tool I use to make a living, and I trust it with my life.”

Features

Model Based Weight Selection
Pitch Matched
Weight Matched
Tip – Acorn
Taper Length – Medium
Diameter – 0.555″ / 14.1 mm
Length – 16.375″ / 416 mm
Material – American Hickory
Weight – Medium

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Meinl Standard 9A Hickory Drumstick – SB143

Sam Picton — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:28 +0000

Perfectly suited for many styles, our Standard sticks feature the traditional length and diameter that has been utilized by a wide array of drummers for decades.
The Classic acorn tip shape produces full tonal response on cymbals and drums with clarity and articulation.

Overall, we think drummers need consistency in their sticks, which is why we developed a very narrow weight range and density for each model. Whenever you pick up your favorite pair, they will always feel the same.

Features

Weight Matched
Pitch Matched
Model Based Weight Selection
Tip – Acorn
Taper Length – Medium
Diameter – 14,7 mm / 0.580″
Length – 406 mm / 16″
Material – American Hickory
Weight – Medium

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Meinl Standard 5A Long Hickory Drumsticks – SB103

Sam Picton — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:52:06 +0000

Standard Long sticks are made with the same specs as our Standard models but with an extra half-inch of reach. The additional stick length provides a balanced feel and response. Drummers need consistency in their sticks, which is why we developed a very narrow weight range and density for each model. Whenever you pick up your favorite pair, they will always feel the same.

Features

Weight Matched
Pitch Matched
Model Based Weight Selection
Tip – Acorn
Taper Length – Medium
Diameter – 14,4 mm / 0.565″
Length – 419 mm / 16.5″
Material – American Hickory
Weight – Light

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Meinl 5A Alternative Switch Stick – SB120

Sam Picton — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:13:05 +0000

The Switch Stick 5A features our popular Hybrid 5A sticks (made from US hickory) with a hard felt mallet added to the butt end. This is a great combination for players that need to make quick changes from sticks to mallets or mallets to sticks during a performance.

Features

Hard Felt Head
Stick + Mallet Combo
Tip – Hybrid
Diameter – 14.4 mm / 0.565″
Length – 419 mm / 16.5″
Material – American Hickory
Weight – Light

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Meinl Nano Sticks – SB142

Sam Picton — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:32:27 +0000

Nano Sticks were designed for applications when more nuance and precision is desired or regular drumsticks are simply too loud. The unique, slim diameter combined with the lack of a tip creates extreme definition on ride cymbals and hihats with very little overtones or wash. On drums, they produce top end attack without the bottom end frequencies. Additionally, these sticks allow you to play a drumkit at a whisper volume without losing definition. This means you can pull these out of the stick bag for specific expression and tones or to work within the limitations of certain gigs, such as small, intimate rooms. Nano Sticks were inspired by an idea from Meinl Stick & Brush artist Arthur Hnatek.

Features

Designed In Cooperation With Arthur Hnatek
Distinctive Difference In Timbre
Unique Cymbal Definition
Reduced Volume
Diameter – 0.375″ | 9,5 mm
Length – 17.3″ | 440 mm
Tip – No Tip
Taper Length – Short
Material – American Hickory
Wood Weight Category – Light

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Vater Power 3A Wood Tip Drumsticks – VTR-VHP3AW

Sam Picton — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:37:08 +0000

A longer version of the top-selling 3A model for added reach and ability to “choke up” on the stick.

Specifications

Length: 16 5/8″ | 42.23cm
Grip: 0.600″ | 1.52cm

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