Detail 01
16.5 inch length across all sizes
Longer than standard. More reach and leverage, but the balance point shifts and the stick feels heavier in the hand.
Product detailSKU #1274115062590
Vic FirthAmerican Classic Extreme Drumsticks - X5A Nylon
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extended-length hickory sticks with nylon tips, 16.5 inches in every size. For drummers who want extra reach and a brighter cymbal sound.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Large kits where reach across toms and cymbals matters
- Drummers who want cut and definition on ride patterns
- Players moving up from standard-length sticks wanting more leverage
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want warm, dark cymbal tone from wood tips
- Tight kit setups where extra length gets in the way
- Anyone who finds long sticks harder to control at speed
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
Nylon tip
Brighter, more cutting cymbal attack than wood. Holds its shape and sound far longer since it does not wear down.
Detail 03
Teardrop tip shape
Broad contact area on cymbals. Fuller, less pingy sound than a barrel or acorn tip.
Detail 04
Medium taper
Balanced flex and rebound. Not as fast as a long taper, not as stiff as a short one.
Detail 05
5A at 0.565 inch
The standard all-purpose diameter. 5B at 0.595 is thicker and heavier, 7A at 0.533 is thinner and lighter.
Detail 06
Hickory
Dense and stiff, absorbs shock well. Durable without feeling dead in the hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm which size you are ordering — 5A, 5B and 7A all exist in this line
- 02This is one pair, not a brick
- 03Nylon tips can pop off with hard rim contact over time
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much longer are these than regular 5A sticks?
These run 16.5 inches in every size. Standard 5A sticks are typically shorter, so you gain reach and leverage across the kit.
02Nylon or wood tip — which should I get?
Nylon for brighter, cutting cymbal attack and a tip that keeps its shape. Wood for a warmer, darker sound. This model is available in both.
03What's the difference between 5A, 5B and 7A?
Diameter. 7A is thinnest at 0.533 inch and lightest, 5A is 0.565 inch and all-purpose, 5B is 0.595 inch and heaviest. Length is the same across all three.
04Are longer sticks harder to play?
They shift the balance point and feel heavier at the tip. Most drummers adapt quickly, but fast, controlled playing takes some adjustment.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsBody & build
- Body Style
- Tear drop
- Tip Material
- Wood or nylon
- Material
- Hickory
- Body Shape
- Tear drop
6 detailsSize & weight
- 5a Length
- 16.5 inch
- 5b Length
- 16.5 inch
- 5b Diameter
- 0.595 inch
- 5a Diameter
- 0.565 inch
- 7a Diameter
- 0.533 inch
- 7a Length
- 16.5 inch
6 detailsOther
- Taper
- Medium
- Tip Shape
- Tear drop
- Available Sizes
- 5A, 5B, 7A
- Product Type
- Drumsticks
- Series
- American Classic Extreme
- Design
- Extended length
