Detail 01
5B
Thicker and heavier than a 5A. More volume and durability, but slower on fast, quiet passages.
Product detailSKU #1274115062297
Vic FirthAmerican Classic Vic Grip Hickory Drum Sticks 5B Wood
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
5B hickory sticks with a textured grip coating on the handle. For drummers whose sticks slip once their hands get sweaty.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Hard hitters who lose sticks mid-song to sweat
- Long sets in hot rooms or under stage lights
- Drummers who want 5B weight without adding grip tape
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer bare wood and a slick, spinning stick
- Stick twirlers who need the stick to rotate freely
- Drummers wanting a lighter 5A for quieter playing
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
Vic Grip handle
Textured coating on the grip area so the stick stays put in wet hands. It also stops the stick spinning if you twirl.
Detail 03
Hickory
Dense and stiff, with some shock absorption. Handles hard hitting better than maple.
Detail 04
Wood tip
Warmer, darker cymbal tone than nylon. The tip rounds off as it wears, so the sound shifts over time.
Detail 05
Sold as a pair
Two sticks per package. Not a bulk pack.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sticks only. No bag or extra grip tape included.
- 02The grip coating changes stick feel. Try one pair before buying several.
- 035B is heavier than 5A. It will feel slower if you are used to 5A.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is Vic Grip?
A textured coating on the handle end of the stick. It gives your hand something to hold onto when sweat would otherwise make bare hickory slip.
02What is the difference between 5A and 5B?
5B is thicker and heavier. It hits louder and lasts longer under hard playing. 5A is thinner and faster for lighter work.
03Can I still twirl these sticks?
Not easily. The grip texture is designed to stop the stick moving in your hand, which works against spinning and twirling.
04How many sticks are in the pack?
One pair, two sticks.
