Vic Firth American Classic 5B Extreme Nylon Tip (VF-X5BN).The Vic Firth American Classic drum sticks are great quality, durable sticks that you can rely on. The dense hickory wood provides you with an excellent pronounced hitting sound. These hickory wood drum sticks are capable of withstanding a great deal of shock and the tips have been deeply cut back to help you achieve a bigger and better cymbal response. If youre looking to achieve the brightest of cymbal sounds then nylon tips are the answer!Like the Nylon 5B, with more power and reach.Features:Tear drop tipLength = 16 1/2Diameter = .595