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Signature Series -- Zoro Drumsticks ／ Signature Series
The Vic Firth SZ is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vic Firth as the Signature Series -- Zoro Drumsticks. It is .555″ (14.1 mm) in diameter and 16.378″ (416 mm) long. It has a wood barrel tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .555″ (14.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.378″ (416 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (Honey Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Barrel |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈47g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Signature Series |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | SZ |
| 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.
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
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.
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