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Vic Grip coating
Tacky surface on the shaft. Holds the stick in place when hands sweat, at the cost of free-sliding grip adjustment.
Product detailSKU #1290447864358
Vic FirthAmerican Classic Extreme Drum Sticks With Vic Grip 5A Wood
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A wood-tip 5A with Vic Grip coating on the shaft. For drummers who lose their stick in sweaty hands or humid rooms.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long gigs and hot stages where hands sweat
- Drummers who currently rely on gloves or grip tape
- Players who throw sticks mid-song and want more control
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who slide their grip along the shaft while playing
- Anyone wanting the brighter cymbal attack of a nylon tip
- Players who want the cheapest possible practice stick
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.
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5A size
The all-purpose diameter. Light enough for speed, enough mass for a solid backbeat on snare.
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Wood tip
Warmer, darker cymbal sound than nylon. Blends into a ride wash instead of cutting through it.
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American Classic profile
Same taper and balance as the standard 5A, so the grip coating is the only change you'll feel.
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$15.49
About fifty cents over the plain 5A. Cheaper than buying drumming gloves for the same problem.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The tacky coating fights traditional grip and moeller techniques that need the stick to move.
- 02Grip texture wears down with playing time; it is not permanent.
- 03No gloves, bag or holder included.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does Vic Grip actually do?
It's a coating on the shaft that adds tack, so the stick stays put when your hands get sweaty. Think grip tape, built in.
02Wood tip or nylon tip?
Wood gives a warmer, darker cymbal sound and blends into the wash. Nylon is brighter and more defined. This one is wood.
03Will the grip feel sticky on dry hands?
It's noticeable. If you prefer to shift your grip along the shaft while playing, the added tack will get in your way.
04Is the coating worth the extra cost over the plain 5A?
If you drop sticks or currently use gloves or tape, yes. If your grip is already secure, the plain 5A plays the same.
