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5A LONG ROUND TIPS
The Woodies 5A is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Woodies as the 5A LONG ROUND TIPS. It is .571″ (14.5 mm) in diameter and 16.535″ (420 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a short taper.
| Diameter | .571″ (14.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.535″ (420 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Ball (round wood) |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | SHORT |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈51g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | 5A |
| Brand | Woodies |
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 ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.