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Thomas Pridgen Artist Series Drumsticks ／ Artist Series
The Zildjian ZASTP is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Zildjian as the Thomas Pridgen Artist Series Drumsticks. It is .591″ (15.0 mm) in diameter and 16.142″ (410 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a short taper. It is the signature model of drummer Thomas Pridgen.
| Diameter | .591″ (15.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.142″ (410 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Short |
| Finish | Natural |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Artist Series |
| Signature model | Thomas Pridgen signature |
| Model number (SKU) | ZASTP |
| Brand | Zildjian |
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