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American Custom SD9 Driver Drumsticks ／ American Custom
The Vic Firth SD9 is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the American Custom SD9 Driver 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 | Maple |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈48g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Custom |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | SD9 |
| Brand | Vic Firth |
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 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 classical and wind band work. Concert snare sticks graded carefully from the quietest strokes up to full volume.