The wood
The American Walnut Jackets (hickory) as the rest of the drums of this brand, are manufactured with top quality material and with the latest technological advances in the manufacture of drums. It is undoubtedly the most used wood in the manufacture of drums and the preferred by the vast majority of drummers for its durability, weight and flexibility. The Hickory is more dense than the maple (about 10%) and less than the Japanese oak (about 10% too). The density and natural sensation of this wood makes it the preferred by a vast majority of drummers.

About Vic Firth
Vic Firth is an American company set up in Boston and has been manufacturing batches and all kinds of scobillas, rods, etc since 1963.
Some of their batches are the most demanded in Tam Percussion and in their wide catalogue you will surely be able to find the drum that best suits your way of playing. Artists of all musical styles use Vic Firth's drums for their tours and recordings.