Detail 01
16.5-inch length across all sizes
Half an inch longer than standard. More reach and leverage, but the balance point shifts and the stick feels heavier.
Product detailSKU #1274115062287
Vic FirthAmerican Classic Extreme Drumsticks - X5B Wood
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hickory sticks in an extended 16.5-inch length, tear drop tip. For drummers who want more reach and leverage than a standard stick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Big kits where cymbals and toms sit far out
- Drummers who want extra leverage without a thicker stick
- Players adding reach while keeping familiar 5A or 5B diameter
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Tight kits where the extra length gets in the way
- Drummers who play with heavy finger control at the fulcrum
- Anyone happy with the balance of a standard 16-inch 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.
Detail 02
Tear drop tip
Small contact patch that widens with angle. Focused, warm cymbal tone that stays controlled at low volumes.
Detail 03
5A at 0.565 in, 5B at 0.595 in
5A is the standard all-rounder. 5B adds thirty thousandths of grip and weight for more power.
Detail 04
7A at 0.533 inch
The thinnest of the three. Light and fast for jazz and quiet playing, but wears out faster under hard hitting.
Detail 05
Medium taper
Middle-ground rebound. Faster response than a short taper, more durable at the neck than a long one.
Detail 06
Hickory
Dense and stiff with decent shock absorption. Standard stick wood — durable without transmitting every hit into your wrists.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pick your size at checkout — 5A, 5B and 7A share this model
- 02Wood tip on this listing; the line also comes in nylon
- 03The extra half inch changes your throne and cymbal height feel
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What does the extra half inch actually do?
It moves the balance point and adds leverage, so the tip travels farther for the same wrist motion. You get more reach and a slightly heavier feel without a thicker shaft.
02Which size should I get?
7A is lightest for jazz and quiet work. 5A is the standard all-around size. 5B is thicker and heavier for rock and louder playing. All three are 16.5 inches here.
03Wood tip or nylon?
This model is available in both. Wood gives a warmer, darker cymbal sound. Nylon is brighter and more cutting, and resists chipping. Sound difference shows up most on ride cymbals.
04Is a tear drop tip good for ride patterns?
Yes. The small contact patch keeps the ride articulate and focused rather than washy, and the rounded shape stays consistent as your stick angle changes.
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
