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American Classic HD9 Hickory Drumsticks ／ American Classic
The Vic Firth HD9 is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Classic HD9 Hickory Drumsticks. It is .610″ (15.5 mm) in diameter and 16.260″ (413 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .610″ (15.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.260″ (413 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈57g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Classic |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | HD9 |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
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 little more contact area than a teardrop. Cymbal definition stays in check and the sound is fuller and more blended. Easy to live with, and the most common shape here.
Founded 1963 in New England, the world's largest stickmaker. Its founder was principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony. Merged with Zildjian in 2010. Japan distribution: Pearl.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.