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5A Maple Green DIP Drumsticks ／ Dip Series
The Zildjian Z5AMDG is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Zildjian as the 5A Maple Green DIP Drumsticks. It is .559″ (14.2 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a medium taper.
| Diameter | .559″ (14.2 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Green DIP |
| Weight | ≈40g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Dip Series |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | Z5AMDG |
| Brand | Zildjian |
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.
A cymbal dynasty that began in 1623 in Constantinople, now based in Massachusetts. One of the oldest instrument makers in the world, and it turns its own sticks too.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.