These are 5A drumsticks turned from hickory with a black lacquer finish. The 5A is the middle-of-the-road diameter and length that suits most playing, heavy enough for rock and light enough for control work.
They cover rehearsal, gigging, and practice pad time across styles, and the darker finish adds grip in the hand compared with bare wood.
The Avedis Zildjian Company has made cymbals since 1623 and manufactures them at its factory in Norwell, Massachusetts; its drumsticks are turned at the company’s Newport, Maine plant.
