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Product Spotlight: Freestyle Drumsticks

Product Spotlight: Freestyle Drumsticks

Vic Firth Drumsticks 101

Vic Firth Drumsticks 101

Vic Firth
Description
Inspired by the sport of Freestyle longboarding, the Freestyle series of sticks is all about effortless flow, creativity and style. Exaggerated tapers on extra long sticks more than doubles the area where a drummer can place their fulcrum, opening up creative possibilities and unlocking the ultimate expressive drumming experience.
Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle Drum Sticks 85A Wood
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4.86

50 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

I would recommend these sticks.
Of the American Freestyle sticks, the 85A is perfect!
My favorite drumsticks by far!

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Of the American Freestyle sticks, the 85A is perfect!

The length, heft, and feel of the 85A projects like a 5A, but has the slight nimble feel of a 7A. When I play, im not slinging and whipping hammer handles, yet, the sound pulling out of the drum and cymbals cuts through amps and live sound. The drums sound crisp and up front without overpowering like yelling into somebody's ear too be heard in the club. 7A's feel great but they don't always cut through loud guitar amps, vocals, bass guitar, and stage monitors. Its alot to compete with to have a footprint in the mix. Larger stick diameter compensates for disappearing under a wall of sounds, but for me, sacrafices comfort and feel. The 85A is the best of both worlds with feel, projection, and the sheer ergonomic joy of a stick that becomes the perfect compliment to my style of playing.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

OK sticks

I only bought these sticks because the sticks I primarily use (the Chester Thompson 1A's) have been out of stock for the last three+ months, and I'm down to my last decent pair. These seemed to be the closest thing to the Chester's with regard to length and weight. They're a little thicker, at .580" diameter I believe, compared to the .550" diameter of the Chester's, but the length is about the same, at around 17". They feel OK, they're a little heavier than the Chester's, and the taper is slimmer. They'll work to fill in the gap until my Chester's ship. I wouldn't use them as my primary stick, but they're OK as a fill-in. I don't know what happened at the Regal Tip factory, but by the time I receive my new Chester's, it will have been four months since I ordered them. Extremely frustrating.

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Best Uses
  1. Practicing18
  2. Concerts17
  3. Live Performance15
  4. Practice14
  5. Studio12
Cons
  1. Breaks easily2
  2. Warped1
  3. Really long1
  4. I didn't buy more1
  5. High Quality1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced20
  2. Professional Musician12
  3. Professional10
  4. Novice4
Pros
  1. Good Quality24
  2. Easy To Use18
  3. Functional18
  4. Design18
  5. Feel18

Reviewed by 50 customers

  • I will purchase again and again

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    byRandall

    fromJohnson city, Tennessee

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Perfect size and weight

  • Yes I would buy this item

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byLeonard

    fromHyattsville md

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play drum weekly the are very good.

  • Love it thanks

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byLeonard

    fromHyattsville Md

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play drums three to four time a week great product.

  • Yes I would buy this product again thanks.

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byLeonard

    fromHyattsville md

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's a very good drum stick nice balance.

  • Yes I would buy this product again.

    4

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byLeonard

    fromHyattsville md

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I play my drums five times a week very good drum sticks.

  • Great feel sticks

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byKenard

    fromChicago,IL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I would definitely get these sticks again they're actually about to become my primary sticks to use. Slightly bigger grip than a 5a extreme but nothing to crazy and longer taper so you don't have to reach hard while playing

Q&A

Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byJennifer

    fromTacoma

    My son is 10 And he just got banned and got drums picked for him I'm wondering if I could get an answer for the Vic firth drum pad sets I don't know if it comes with the drumsticks or if those are even good beginner drumsticks please help anybody would be great

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The are several Vic firth drum pad sets. The Vic Firth Fresh Approach Starter Pack includes sticks. There aren't any beginner sticks. They're standard sizes. The Starter Pack included "Vic Firth" slicks. They're a top name. SD1 GENERAL DRUMSTICKS. Diameter: 0.635” | 1.61cm Length: 16.375” | 41.59cm Family: American Custom Wood Type: Maple Taper: Short.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromLinton In.

    What is the diameter of the vic firth freestyle 85a

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, the manufacturer has not made that information available

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byDanny Other

    fromBrooklyn, NY

    You should give the specs for ALL of your drumsticks. Length, width, type of wood, tip shape - to facilitate easier comparisons.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 3.2 ounces Product Dimensions 17 x 1.14 x 0.57 inches

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byRough collie

    fromCentral Valley Ny

    What's the length of these

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Item Weight 3.2 ounces Product Dimensions 17 x 1.1 x 0.6 inches