Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5AN - Nylon Tip

Vic Firth all the way. Love all their sticks, but these are my go to.

They just feel good for playing or practice.

These are by far the best sticks I’ve tried. Before these, I used the Promark 747s. I have also used Vater, Regal Tip, Ahead, and Zildjian sticks in the past, and these are the best by far! These have the length, balance, and forgiveness that the 747s used to have before they changed manufacturing process. These usually last me 10 hours of play. In the pictures, you can see that I play the rim a good bit, and they they last long enough for the butt to get seasoned with hand oils. Promarks simply would not last that long- they usually failed at the neck or tip region before I could break them in. The usual place these sticks fail are at the shoulder after extensive abuse. The acorn tips (I prefer the brightness of nylon) give nice warmth, definition, and feel for nice articulate sticking. The longer length (roughly 16-1/2”) give more range options for rim shots and shoulder strikes and provide better balance and feel. No stick is “perfect”- but these are pretty darn close.

Always been my preferred stick choice. The nylon tip rolls so much smoother in my opinion. I play drums in my church usually 2 or 3 times a week. I get a lot of mileage out of these sticks before I need to replace them. Great value

Best sticks out there. Great product. Easy to use. Weight is great. Durable

These sticks are perfect for professional playing, whether you play traditional grip or matched grip.I will say, if you are a hardcore or heavier player, you might want to steer clear. A friend of mine borrowed these once and they snapped within 10 minutes.But if you play with less force and focus more on finesse and precision - these are the only sticks I'd readily recommend.Why the four stars?The four stars relate nothing to the product, and only the Amazon's shipping. It got the job done - but they sent these little sticks over in a comically oversized box. If you are opting to order these from Amazon instead of purchasing them at a local music shop in your area - be sure to order more than one pair to justify the excess shipping procedure.Drum on!

My drummer son will only use Vic Firth 5A sticks. Uses these until they break. Has tried others but they never "feel right".

good sticks, if not some of the best.