Vic Firth - American Classic® Terra Series Drumsticks 7A - American Hickory - Wood Tip

Great

Great sturdy sticks and right length

Nothing to complain about these sticks. Do the job. Quite comfortable. Good wood material.

I play in a rock/metal band and I'm a very hard hitter. After years of using 2B or 5A sticks because they lasted well and put up with the abuse, I tried out these "for a laugh". I wasn't laughing long because although they felt like pencils to begin with, I could play that extra 5% faster because (plain, simple physics) they are lighter. The piston in an F1 racing engine is very light so it can go up and down at ridiculous speeds - same applies here. You can accelerate these sticks much faster and consequently they'll hit the head going faster for a given force than a heavier stick. It works.Now - there's no denying that these don't last as long as a pair of 2B's but in all honesty, I've broken those in less than an hour from new as well so I figured if these lasted 45 minutes into the set but allowed me to play faster licks, it was money well spent. Now I don't bother with the heavier sticks - I just find them cumbersome and just order these by the dozen and if one breaks, I reach for another. So no - these won't last as long as a heavier stick (duh!) but for the time that you do have them - you'll be able to have more dynamics and play that little bit faster and to me that is more important. Each to their own though!

I like the feel I get off the drums

It is a regular product that I use. The product is fine no issues. Speedy delivery. So very happy.

The sticks feel nicely balanced and, I think, they look really smart. The slightly rubbery red part of the stick makes them easy to hold with precision. Excellent sticks, I’ll buy them again. Not sure the parameters on the star rating system are a good guide. It would be better to ask about the finish and pairing of the sticks rather thickness and durability.

These are good drum sticks and generally last for around 6 months with full time use (2 to 4 gigs per week).The packaging was way over the top and wasteful though!