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5A ／ Hybrid
The Meinl SB136 is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Meinl as the 5A. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 16.260″ (413 mm) long. It has a hybrid tip. Meinl lists 6 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .567″ (14.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.260″ (413 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Hybrid (Hybrid Tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈42g est. |
| Weight class | Medium |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Hybrid |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | SB136 |
| Brand | Meinl |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
The lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
A shape aimed between two tip profiles. Here it is Meinl's own name for their tip design.
A Bavarian percussion maker founded in 1951, best known for cymbals and cajons. The sticks come from Meinl Stick & Brush, a sub-brand launched in 2018.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.