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NewBeat 5A Hickory ／ NewBeat
The StarWood HICNB5A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by StarWood as the NewBeat 5A Hickory. It is .563″ (14.3 mm) in diameter and 15.945″ (405 mm) long. It has a acorn tip.
| Diameter | .563″ (14.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.945″ (405 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈47g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | NewBeat |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | HICNB5A |
| Brand | StarWood |
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.