Round tips deliver a focused sound that's especially good on cymbals, ranging from the tight ping sound of small round tips to the broader, fuller tones of larger round tips. Although they are cheaper than the premium line don't be fooled - they're tough, feel great and are positively affordable! This robust drumstick not only withstands every rimshot, but also makes it possible to get an intense sound out of every drumset with little effort and power. Made of hickory with your choice of either wood or nylon tip, Vic Firth Nova 5A Drum Sticks are a great value for the beginning player or musician on a budget. These sticks are slightly longer than the standard 5A but have the same great feel we all know and love.

Maple is another popular choice, offering a lighter, quicker option with more ‘flex’, whilst still being very tough. Drum Depot Ltd trading as Drum Depot Ltd is a credit broker and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data.

If you’re new to drumming and not sure which size to get, these are probably the ones you are looking for. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. On the negative side, I find that while these sticks hold up well even under fairly heavy playing with constant rimshot backbeats, they're not as durable as e.

Teardrop or olive-shaped tips produce a range of sounds from tightly focused to diffuse depending on how they are held. I believe the rebound effect has something to do with how the tips are crafted, and it has been great for learning from mistakes. We advise you to update to a currently supported browser (such as Chrome, Edge, or Firefox) to improve your security, speed, and overall experience. There are many more steps in producing the perfect pair of drumsticks, but these are the key steps that set Vic Firth apart as a leading drumstick manufacturer.