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HN5A Jamming Series Drumsticks ／ Jamming Series
The Kadence KAD-DSTKHN-5A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Kadence as the HN5A Jamming Series Drumsticks. It is .500″ (12.7 mm) in diameter and 16.102″ (409 mm) long. It has a nylon acorn tip.
| Diameter | .500″ (12.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.102″ (409 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (Hickory Wood) |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Smooth Matte Finish |
| Weight | 53g official |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Jamming Series |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Jazz, Rock, Electronic kit |
| Model number (SKU) | KAD-DSTKHN-5A |
| Brand | Kadence |
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
A near-round nose on a fuller body. You keep the clear articulation of a ball tip but gain some width and volume in the sound.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.
Tags models presented for jazz. Expect slimmer, lighter sticks built around cymbal legato and a delicate touch.
Tags models presented for rock. Mostly thicker sticks with a clear attack that make volume easy to find.
Tags models presented for electronic kits, using materials and shapes chosen to go easy on pads and mesh heads.