Vic Firth 5A American Classic Pure Grit 5APG

The drumsticks American Classic PureGrit are not only lacquer-free, but are also subjected to a unique process of abrasive processing, which has a raw wood texture. Because of the drumstick it's not about, with time the perspiration and drummer oil penetrate the surface the drumstick, creating a natural sensation with the wood.

The drumsticks 5A are the most used by drummers of practically all styles. They have a standard length of 16” (40 cms) and 0.565 in diameter. Whatever your style a 5A can be your drumstick.

The series American Classic has a traditional design and the most current sound achieved with the more modern technical advances. Drumsticks manufactured in Hickory (American Walnut) selected and unsuitable, this wood is known for its durability.

The lugs are perfectly finished to produce a perfect sound in the cymbals. 

The wood
The Hickory (American Walnut) is the wood most used in the manufacture drumsticks by the great resistance to bear blows.  The Hickory is more dense than the maple (about 10%) and less than the Japanese oak (about 10% too). The density  and the natural sensation of this wood makes it the preferred by a vast majority of drummers.

About Vic Firth
Vic Firth is an American company in Boston and has been manufacturing drumsticks and all kinds of brushes, rods, etc since 1963.
Some of his drumsticks are the more demanded in Tam Tam Percussion and in its wide catalog I sure you will be able to find the drumstick that best suits your way of playing.
Artists of all musical styles use the drumsticks vic Firth for his tours and recordings.