Vic Firth American Classic 5BN - Nylon Tip

These are my husband's favorite drumsticks and I have purchased several pair for him (he plays a lot!) through the years. He loves them and they are a good value!

These have been my favorite brand of sticks since shortly after I started playing drums as a young teenager, and I'm now 27 at the time of writing this. The durability of these is what blows my mind. I play for at least an hour a few times a week, and I play Heavy Metal. These sticks can stand up to quite a bit of abuse before the even start to chip away, let alone break. A standard 3-pack of these sticks will last me several months before I need to buy more. Comfort is the next thing that I love. These sticks don't give me calluses like some of the other brands that I've used before. Some would say that bad grip would be the cause, but my argument would be why do only some sticks give me calluses when I have the same grip across all of them? It's not the grip; it's the sticks themselves. Vic Firth uses high-quality materials, and it makes for a very comfortable stick. I love the nylon tips as well, as they aren't as rough on heads or cymbals as wooden tips are. Or at least, I don't think they are. I guess that's a matter of opinion. All in all, if you're looking for a new brand of sticks, I definitely recommend giving these a try!

These are my favorite pair of sticks. It is the only style I will buy. They are not too heavy, feel great in the hand and sound good when playing.

Only sticks I’ll buy! Took a gamble ordering off internet. I usually like to pick my own pair out at the store. But a nice one arrived no issue great sticks. Prices have gone up but it’s worth it to me still. Update. Took the gamble again to buy them online. Wasn’t as happy with the pair I got this time. It’s fine ,they are fine. I’m just picky.

I wish these had the rounded heads still, but still one of the best stix for the $.

Exactly what my son was looking for. They arrived fast and he loves them.

I have used these sticks for over 20 years and I wouldn't consider playing with any other brand. They are matched pairs so they always feel great in your hands and hickory, of course, is a very hard and durable wood. The nylon tips sound great on the cymbals. They also don't have a lot of coating on them so your cymbals will stay cleaner. They outlast PROMARK for sure.

This is the best stick for the money in this size. It is durable, handles well, lasts much longer than regular practice sticks and are good for gigs as well. You pay a bit more for the VF but in the end the longevity and quality just cannot be bit. In my opinion, this is the perfect size stick for people who do not have extra large hands!