Vic Firth VF-5AN American Classic 5A Nylon Tip

The Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Nylon Tip Hickory Drumsticks are everything you think of when you hear 5A drumsticks. These Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Nylon Tip drumsticks are the same classic 5A, but with a nylon tip for extra durability and a brighter sound on cymbals and more smack on drums. Not too light, thick, or heavy - just the right size to cover all styles. And, made by Vic Firth - so you know you're getting your money's worth.

But why would you choose the Vic Firth 5AN? They are made from a special hickory that is ideal for drumsticks. They are durable, reliable. You can use them for months because they undergo a rigorous manufacturing process that goes above and beyond expectations - Weight and tone matching just for starters. The ones that don't make it are used to heat the kiln. The Vic Firth sticks aren't just another 5A, they are their own instrument. An instrument that has been the drummer's go-to choice for decades.

Vic Firth 5AN Specifications

• Size: 5A
• Diameter: 0.565"
• Length: 16"
• Material: Wood
• Tip Material: Nylon
• Tip Shape: Tear drop
• Taper: Medium
• Finish: Natural

The Vic Firth 5A has probably been through more pro drummer's hands than any other 5A out there on the market. That's because no one else does sticks to the Vic Firth standard. When other sticks break, the Vic Firth 5A doesn't even break a sweat. And that's why everyone knows their name - less stick-breaking mid-set means more time to groove in style.

Durable nylon tip

The Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Nylon Tip drumsticks go through an injection moulding process that was originally pioneered by Vic Firth. This allows for complex, precision shapes that match their wood tip counterparts exactly. They are more durable than a wood tip, so not only do they produce a more crisp, bright tone – they won’t let you down by chipping or coming off during a performance.

Backed up by science

You know that drumsticks are more than just pieces of wood for hitting drums. There’s a lot of science to it. Working on a regular basis with the wood science department at the University of Maine, and several other scientific organisations, Vic Firth put the quality of your drumsticks at the forefront of their operation.