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5A size
The middle-of-the-road drumstick. Not thin like a 7A, not heavy like a 5B. Most drummers land here first.
Product detailSKU #1294516231548
Vic FirthDual Tone Drum Sticks 5A
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 5A drumstick pair with two usable playing ends for different sounds. For drummers who want a second voice without swapping sticks mid-song.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who flip sticks for softer passages during a set
- Kit drummers wanting one pair to cover two dynamics
- Drummers already comfortable with a 5A feel
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers who want the lightest or heaviest possible stick
- Players who need brushes or mallets for quiet work
- Anyone who grips the butt end habitually — flipping changes that
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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Two playing ends
Each end produces a different sound, so flipping the stick changes tone without stopping to swap pairs.
Detail 03
Wood construction
Wood breaks eventually and each stick has its own grain, so weight varies slightly pair to pair.
Detail 04
$22.99 a pair
Above plain 5A pricing. You are paying for the second end, not for a bigger or stronger stick.
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Vic Firth 5A reference
Sizing is consistent across the brand, so replacements feel the same when a stick breaks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one pair. Buy two or three if you gig regularly.
- 02Flipping mid-song takes practice — the balance point differs end to end.
- 03Wood tips chip on rims and cymbal edges; that is normal wear.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are 5A sticks good for beginners?
Yes. 5A is the standard starting size — moderate diameter and weight that suits rock, pop and general practice without being tiring.
02What does dual tone actually mean?
Each end of the stick is shaped to give a different sound, so you get two voices from one pair by flipping the stick around.
03Can I use these on an electronic kit?
Yes. Wood sticks work on mesh and rubber pads, though any wood stick will mark pad surfaces over time.
04Do I get one stick or two?
Two — a matched pair.
