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5A ／ Red Hickory
The Los Cabos 5A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Los Cabos as the 5A. It is .575″ (14.6 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a acorn tip and a medium taper taper.
| Diameter | .575″ (14.6 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (Red Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn (Acorn Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | Medium Taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈49g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Red Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | — |
| Brand | Los Cabos |
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.