Detail 01
Select maple construction
The source describes it as a lightweight, responsive alternative to hickory.

Independent shopping perspective
Zildjian’s green 5B wood-tip Maple DIP sticks pair a maple shaft with a grip-area DIP coating. The source describes the maple construction as lightweight and responsive, with a softer playing feel and lower-volume use in mind. Its 5B diameter, 16-inch length, medium taper, and medium oval wood tips retain a familiar layout, while the coating adds a slightly tacky surface for control and shock absorption. Cymbal articulation is described as rich and dark.

Strong match
What matters in use
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Detail 01
The source describes it as a lightweight, responsive alternative to hickory.
Detail 02
The grip area has a slightly tacky surface for control and shock absorption.
Detail 03
The design is intended to focus cymbal articulation.
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are made from select maple.
They have a 5B diameter, 16-inch length, and medium taper.
Green.
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