Detail 01
0.54 in. diameter, 15.69 in. long
5A territory — a standard all-around grip and reach, not a thin jazz stick or a thick rock stick.
Product detailSKU #1274115039795
AheadSpeed Metal Drum Sticks
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Replaceable-cover aluminum sticks in a 5A profile at 0.54 inch and 15.69 inches. For hard hitters who go through wood sticks fast.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and metal players breaking a pair per gig
- Drummers wanting the same weight and balance every set
- Rebuilding a worn stick by swapping the cover instead of buying new
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want the flex and warmth of a wood stick
- Light jazz or brush-style playing that wants a delicate response
- Anyone wanting the cheapest stick per pair
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Aluminum core with replaceable cover
The shaft does not break like wood. When the cover wears, you replace it and keep the core.
Detail 03
MT cover, MTS and MTW also available
The cover sets grip and feel. Swapping to a different cover changes the surface without changing weight or balance.
Detail 04
5AT tip, with 5AS, 5AB, 5ATB options
Tip shape drives cymbal sound. The nylon-style tips give a brighter ping than a wood tip would.
Detail 05
0.03 in. wall thickness, medium taper
A stiffer feel than wood — less flex through the shaft, so rebound is faster and more direct.
Detail 06
52 weight, RGB5A blend ring
Weight and balance are set by the ring, so replacement pairs feel the same as the ones you wore out.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Replacement covers are sold separately — plan on buying them as they wear
- 02The stiff aluminum shaft transmits more shock to your hands than wood
- 03Aluminum is harder on rims and cymbal edges than a wood stick
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How do these compare to a wood 5A?
Same rough diameter and length, but stiffer with less shaft flex. Rebound is faster and more consistent; you lose the warm give of wood.
02Can I replace just the cover?
Yes. That is the point of the design — the aluminum shaft stays and you swap the worn cover. Covers are sold separately.
03What tip do these come with?
The 5AT tip. The 5AS, 5AB, and 5ATB tips are also made for this stick if you want a different cymbal response.
04Will they damage my cymbals?
Aluminum is harder than wood, so glancing edge hits and rim shots wear gear faster. Play cymbals with the tip and shoulder, not the shaft.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 15.69 inch
- Weight
- 52
- Diameter
- 0.54 inch
10 detailsOther
- Taper
- Medium
- Wall Thickness
- 0.03 inch
- Blend Ring
- RGB5A
- Cover
- MT
- Cover Options
- MTS, MTW, WMT
- Tip Type
- ST801
- Optional Mallet Head
- Yes
- Tip
- 5AT
- Category
- Classic
- Tip Options
- 5AS, 5AB, 5ATB
