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NewBeat 5A Plus Hickory ／ NewBeat
The StarWood HICNB5Aplus is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by StarWood as the NewBeat 5A Plus Hickory. It is .563″ (14.3 mm) in diameter and 16.535″ (420 mm) long. It has a acorn tip.
| Diameter | .563″ (14.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.535″ (420 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈49g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | NewBeat |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | HICNB5Aplus |
| 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.
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