Vic Firth American Classic 5B Drumsticks

The 5B steps up from the 5A with a slightly larger diameter and a bit more length, delivering fuller tone and more projection. It’s the natural choice for drummers who find the 5A just a hair too light — you get more power behind every hit without the stick feeling oversized or fatiguing. Rock, funk, gospel, and heavy pop players tend to gravitate here.

Made from the same premium American hickory as the rest of the American Classic line, with a tear drop wood tip for warm cymbal tone. The 5B is one of the most versatile bigger sticks out there — it hits hard enough for loud stages but still has enough finesse for dynamic playing. A workhorse that belongs in every drummer’s bag.