Detail 01
DIP coating at the grip
Creates a tacky surface intended to reduce slippage and absorb shock.
Product detailSKU #1500000153656
ZildjianBlack DIP Drum Sticks - 5B Wood
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black 5B wood-tip sticks that add Zildjian’s DIP coating to the area held in the hands. The coating is intended to create a comfortable, tacky grip, help limit slipping, and absorb shock during extended playing. Hickory construction, a medium taper, and a 16-inch length define the stick, with a small oval wood tip described as producing articulate cymbal response and a range of drum tones. It is a straightforward 5B choice for rehearsal, stage, or studio use.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsals and extended shows where grip control and shock absorption matter.
- Stage or studio sessions needing a 5B hickory stick with a small oval wood tip.
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
Hickory construction
The source links the shaft density to punchy drums and articulate cymbals.
Detail 03
Medium taper and 16-inch length
These are the stated proportions of the stick.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What tip does this model use?
It uses a small oval wood tip.
02What does the DIP coating do?
It is intended to improve grip, reduce slippage, and absorb shock.
03What size is this version?
It is the 5B wood model.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
9 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Type
- Sticks
- Body Style
- Oval
- Grip Material
- Yes
- Material
- Hickory
- Body Shape
- Oval
- Body Finish
- Lacquer
- Finish
- Lacquer
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- Multiple
- Diameter
- Multiple
5 detailsOther
- Taper
- Medium
- Drum Stick Size
- Multiple
- Quantity
- 1
- Tip Shape
- Oval
- Drum Stick Tip
- Wood
