A hip trick now revealed by the master.

Steve and Vic have solved the age-old problem of wire brushes snagging on new coated drumheads by slightly angling the wires in the top 3/4" of the playing end. The wires glide across the head, allowing a smoother sweep and a velvet swish sound. The angled wires also increase surface contact to generate increased volume.

Vic Firth Steve Gadd Wire Brushes Features:

Solves problem of wire brushes snagging on new coated drumhead
Slightly angled wires in the top 3/4" of playing end
Smoother sweep
Velvet swish sound
Increased surface contact generates increased volume