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American Classic Rock Drumsticks ／ American Classic
The Vic Firth ROCK is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Classic Rock Drumsticks. It is .630″ (16.0 mm) in diameter and 16.614″ (422 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a short taper.
| Diameter | .630″ (16.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.614″ (422 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Short |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈62g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Classic |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Rock |
| Model number (SKU) | ROCK |
| 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.
Tags models presented for rock. Mostly thicker sticks with a clear attack that make volume easy to find.