Detail 01
PureGrit processing
Creates the abrasive surface designed to maintain grip for especially sweaty hands.
Product detailSKU #1500000152824
Vic FirthAmerican Classic PureGrit Drum Sticks 5A Wood
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built for players who lose grip as their hands sweat, these American Classic 5A sticks use a natural, lacquer-free surface with PureGrit processing. Its abrasive texture is intended to keep the stick firmly in hand in humid rooms and demanding sets. The 16-inch hickory design has a medium taper and wood acorn tip, giving you the specified 5A format with a grip treatment integrated into the stick itself.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Humid-club performances where sweaty hands make holding standard-finish sticks difficult.
- Drummers seeking an abrasive, built-in grip surface instead of adding external grip products.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer a lacquered stick finish.
- Drummers who do not want an abrasive grip texture.
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
Natural finish
The stick is lacquer-free.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Choose this version only if an abrasive, lacquer-free feel suits your hands.
- 02This listing is the 5A version, with a 16-inch length and medium taper.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are PureGrit sticks lacquered?
No. They have a natural, lacquer-free finish.
02What is PureGrit for?
It adds an abrasive texture intended to help drummers with especially sweaty hands keep a firm grip.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Type
- Sticks
- Body Style
- Acorn
- Grip Material
- PureGrit processing
- Material
- Hickory
- Body Shape
- Acorn
- Body Finish
- Natural
- Finish
- Natural
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 16 inch
- Diameter
- .565 inch, .595 inch
5 detailsOther
- Taper
- Medium
- Drum Stick Size
- 5A or 5B
- Quantity
- 1
- Tip Shape
- Acorn
- Drum Stick Tip
- Wood
