Vic Firth American Custom SD1 General

The sd1 general rock maple sticks are like they have built in chops. They are light with nice flex and great feel. My new favorite sticks. Update: these sticks are great on the practice pad and work well on the drum kit. The maple wood produces a really sweet pop on rim shots. Unfortunately they also produce a lot of shock on rim shots. After a session on the kit with these my left hand is tingling and twitching which is very unpleasant. I’m using Ahead sticks more on the kit which eliminate virtually all shock. The sd1 sticks are still wonderful on the practice pad though.

Great sticks by Vic Firth. These are the larger sticks that I use for drum pad practice and just the snare drum. Balanced and labeled (the American flag) for equilibrium. Paired nicely… these are maple. Tried the Pro-Mark hickory sticks too which are good but these feel better in my hands.

My 13 yr old is in percussion with her school and she loves these drum sticks. Great affordable option.

I currently play a customized Yamaha DTX electronic kit, with acoustic Saluda cymbals. I need a stick that is light enough to avoid damaging my electric gear, yet tough enough to slam the bell of a heavy, 24" ride hard enough to cut through metal guitars without shattering into toothpicks. The SD1 is the perfect stick to suit these needs. I have big hands, so the larger diameter eases the fatigue on my hands and wrists (recurring bouts of CTS since my freshman year of high school in 1983) making extended gigs much more bearable. The stubby, round tip gives a great ping on the ride, and a smooth feel to shuffling on hats and snare. The diameter where stick meets tip is what first drew me to try these. Through the years, I have snapped enough 2B, 5A, 7B, etc... tips to heat a home through a Wisconsin winter. This gives the tip a much stronger foundation, which for me, translates to a more solid, playable link to whatever I'm striking. In over 10 years of playing these sticks exclusively, I have only broken 1 stick. Not for lack of exposing them to extreme peril on a daily basis, but because they are simply that rugged. I generally replace them when they get a little heavy after a few months of absorbing sweat and oil from my hands. Bottom line: if you need a mix of finesse/strength/durability, these are the sticks you're looking for.

Okay good sticks there so smooth so I recommend getting tape for grip there a little bigger than I thought but it’s still comfortable and works out umm good sticks love em 10/10 get yall sum they don’t disappoint

I think the sticks are pretty sturdy for beginner usage. It's also light enough for a beginner to use.

10 out of 10 I’ve had this for a good 6 or 7 months and their still working perfectly

Vic Firth = high quality. I have been using them for over 30 years and they are the best balanced and well made sticks you can use. I bought these sticks specifically for practicing rudiments on a drum pad. I use a lighter stick when I play gigs on my drum set. These are a little heavier and help build speed for when I use my lighter sticks on the drum set. These sticks are high quality. No wobble when you roll them to test. No problems with the wood grain. They feel good and bounce off the pad very well. These sticks are perfect for a drum pad and playing on drum set. Highly recommended.

muy satisfecho con el producto y el servicio

Excellent quality. My 11 year old uses them for Drumline and they are perfect for him.

Ich habe diese Sticks bestellt, um ein bisschen leiser am Akustikset zu sein. Sonst spiele ich Promark 5A aus Hickory und 5B Promark aus Eiche, wobei letztere schon um einiges schwerer sind. Ich verbrauche im Jahr zwei vier Sticks, wuerde mich also nicht als "heavy Hitter" bezeichnen, auch wenn ich Punkrock spiele. Diese Sticks waren bei mir nach zwei Stuecken durch. Also wer nen Rimshot spielt, sollte von diesem Modell Anstand nehmen. Das Holz ist nicht so richtig robust und fuer den Verschleiss waeren die mir zu teuer. My 5ct

These sticks are just mind blowing,, as it is maple it’s very light and has a great feel,, this is my perfect pair ❤️❤️💯💯, everyone should try these,, thanks to Vic firth, please make more sticks like these,, this is a treat indeed for all the drummers out there

Bene bilanciate, leggiere, grande diametro che sta bene nella mano e belle a vedersi. Il suono riprodotto dai piatti colpiti e' piacevole ... Attualmente e mia bacchetta preferita