Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Drumsticks with Extreme Nylon Tips

By: Vic Firth

The Vic Firth American Classic Extreme 5AN is the ideal drumstick for the 5AN player who wants more power and reach. This drumstick features a longer length that provides more power, leverage, and reach. It also has a nylon tip that gives a brighter sound and added durability. With its ergonomic design, giftability, and overall satisfaction, the American Classic Extreme 5AN is the best drumstick for any player.

Key Features:

The Vic Firth American Classic Extreme Nylon Tip Drumsticks are made from premium USA hickory and are designed to produce a brighter cymbal sound. These sticks are perfect for drummers looking to add a little extra brightness and clarity to their cymbal sound. With their superior balance and feel, these sticks are sure to become a favorite in your drumming arsenal.
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20 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
91
Sturdiness
90
Size
91
Quality of material
93
Packaging
92
Overall satisfaction
89
Giftable
84
Ergonomic design
91
Durability
88

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Ideal for 5AN player who wants more power and reach
  • Features longer length that offers more power, leverage and reach
  • Equipped with a nylon tip that offers a brighter sound and added durability
Cons
  • May be too narrow

Details of Vic Firth American Classic 5AN Drumsticks with Extreme Nylon Tips

  • Material Type: Hickory
  • Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
  • Item model number: VIC X5AN
  • ASIN: B0002F4ZMC
  • Model Name: American Classic Extreme
  • Brand: Vic Firth
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Date First Available: August 25, 2004
  • Item Dimensions LxWxH: 16.5 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches
  • Item Weight: 0.2 Pounds
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
  • Customer Reviews: 4.8/5 stars of 2,527 ratings
  • Size: 5A
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,946 in Musical Instruments #35 in Drumsticks
  • Material: Hickory
  • Product Dimensions: 16.5 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches
  • Color Name: Original Version
  • Color: Original Version

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Comments

Cliente Amazon: Compradas por su longitud para tocar en batería eléctrica. Son un poco pesadas comparadas con las Nova 7b(más cortas) aunque muy bien equilibradas.

Spain on Sep 07, 2023

alessandro bernabucci: Le ho uso da un anno e sono perfette per i generi tipo il metal. Buon attacco, alta velocità, la lunghezza permette di suonare più facilmente quando si sta più lontani con lo sgabello dato che se si suona con la ankle motion busogna stare più lontani dal kit.

Italy on Sep 03, 2023

Berto: Muy buen material y torneado.

Spain on Aug 06, 2023

Rainer: Wer sich auskennt mit Drummsticks braucht eigentlich gar kein Beschreibung mehr. Wie erwartet top Qualität zum angemessenen Preis.

Germany on Jul 26, 2023

Aguayo adriana: Excelente producto

Mexico on Mar 27, 2023

Amazon Customer: These drumsticks are so much better than the cheaper ones because the lower grip part of the drumstick stays put, where as the cheaper ones come off. This helps with sweaty hands. Recommend!

United States on Aug 08, 2022

Bruford74: I have tried all kinds of makes and models and I have ended up with these. It is the perfect stick in every way. The size, the length, the weight, the balance. Do yourself a favor and get the EXTREME 5As by Vic Firth. There’s nothing out there like it. Trust me. Hope they never stop making these.

United States on May 18, 2022

Robert Sz.: The extra 1/2" just feels so much better in my hands. Got used to the length of Rock, and made it hard sometimes to go back to smaller sticks for some other music styles, missing a stroke here and there. I've been faithful to VicFirth for over 20 years, keep it up! (Bah-dum-rimshot)

United States on Apr 15, 2022

Don G.: I really like the Vic Firth X5AVG series of drumsticks. They are 16 1/2 inches long which is a half inch longer than a traditional stick. I have a larger kit, and believe it or not, a half inch does make a difference (I have a pretty good idea, what most of you are thinking). The Vic grip does give me significantly more control over the sticks when my hands start to sweat. I would recommend these sticks to anyone that needs just a little extra reach. The review is based on three criteria, “thickness”, “durability” and “for beginners”. I think those are ridiculous criteria to review these sticks. I have been playing for over 40 years and I consider myself to be an advanced intermediate player. I do have arthritis in my hands, so the Vic grip helps. Stick thickness is a personal preference. Durability, is based on your particular playing style, and as for beginners, sure why not. I also think that it’s for an advanced intermediate like myself. I hope this helps.

United States on Apr 08, 2021

JenniferJennifer: These are by far the best sticks I’ve tried. Before these, I used the Promark 747s. I have also used Vater, Regal Tip, Ahead, and Zildjian sticks in the past, and these are the best by far! These have the length, balance, and forgiveness that the 747s used to have before they changed manufacturing process. These usually last me 10 hours of play. In the pictures, you can see that I play the rim a good bit, and they they last long enough for the butt to get seasoned with hand oils. Promarks simply would not last that long- they usually failed at the neck or tip region before I could break them in. The usual place these sticks fail are at the shoulder after extensive abuse. The acorn tips (I prefer the brightness of nylon) give nice warmth, definition, and feel for nice articulate sticking. The longer length (roughly 16-1/2”) give more range options for rim shots and shoulder strikes and provide better balance and feel. No stick is “perfect”- but these are pretty darn close.

United States on Dec 21, 2020



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Total Reviews 20 reviews 88 reviews 177 reviews
Material Type Hickory Hickory Hickory
Item Weight 0.2 Pounds 2.4 ounces 3.2 ounces
Item model number VIC X5AN VIC KIDS BAG VIC 5A BAG
ASIN B0002F4ZMC B000N3ZK36 B0002F741Q
Model Name American Classic Extreme
Brand Vic Firth Vic Firth
Country of Origin USA USA USA
Date First Available August 25, 2004 January 31, 2007 April 13, 2004
Item Dimensions LxWxH 16.5 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches 13 x 0.52 x 0.52 inches
Item Weight 0.2 Pounds 2.4 ounces 3.2 ounces
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No No No
Customer Reviews 4.8/5 stars of 2,527 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 4,601 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 14,131 ratings
Size 5A Other 5a
Best Sellers Rank #1,946 in Musical Instruments #35 in Drumsticks #969 in Musical Instruments #18 in Drumsticks #117 in Musical Instruments #2 in Drumsticks
Material Hickory Hickory Hickory
Product Dimensions 16.5 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches 13 x 0.52 x 0.52 inches 16 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches
Color Name Original Version Blue Natural
Color Original Version Blue Natural
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