Vic Firth American Classic 5A and 5B with Barrel Tips, VicGloves, and the Steve Smith Tala Wand – Slats

The American Classic 5A Barrel features the 5A design with a barrel shaped tip, while the 5B Barrel, which also has a barrel shaped tip, has a reduced surface area on the tip. Crafted from select hickory, these drumsticks are guaranteed straight, weight matched, and tone paired. The 5A and 5B have a length of 16” and a diameter of .565”. MSRP: $15.25.

This new glove is designed to protect the player’s hands while improving their grip. VicGloves are crafted in cabretta leather with ventilated synthetic mesh palm and back, stretch Lycra between fingers, and a synthetic rubber grip on the thumb and forefinger. The VicGloves are available in sizes small, medium, large, and extra-large. MSRP: $40.50.

The new Steve Smith Tala Wand – Slats feature a foam center that is surrounded with four flat bamboo slats wrapped in thin PVC. This provides a variety of sounds. This Tala Wand – Slats measures 16 1/8” in length and has a diameter of .585”. MSRP: $39.95.

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