Vater Drumsticks VHPRW Pro Rock American Hickory Series Oval Wood Tip

American Hickory: The Pro Rock is made from North American hickory wood. The wood is denser, harder and heavier than maple, while also being more elastic than oak. Hickory absorbs a large part of the vibration energy on impact and is dried to a residual moisture of 10 to 12 percent. Dimensions: The Pro Rock is 16.25 inch / 41.27 cm long and has a diameter of 0.555 inch / 1.41 cm. According to the product information, this makes the stick slightly thinner than a 5A. The extra length complements the model's design. Oval wood tip: The tip is made of wood and has an oval shape. This tip shape is one of the characteristic features of the Pro Rock and provides the specified contact surface while playing. Design for rock: The Pro Rock is designed for harder playing. According to the information provided, the model has a strong shoulder for powerful rim shots and plenty of impact. Precise manufacturing: The sticks are computer-controlled turned and precisely ground. A computer system then analyses weight, timbre or frequency and balance. Only correspondingly matched sticks are paired up.