Vater Drumsticks VHSRW Sweetride American Hickory Series Ball Wood Tip

American Hickory: The Sweet Ride is made from North American hickory wood. It 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, giving it the properties characteristic of the material. Dimensions: The model is 16 inch / 40.64 cm long and has a diameter of 0.530 inch / 1.35 cm. The narrow grip diameter is one of the characteristic features of the Sweet Ride and distinguishes it from more heavily built Ride models. Small Ball Tip: The tip is made of wood and has a small round ball shape. The Small Ball Tip is designed for a clear, brilliant sound on cymbals and allows for targeted articulation on the cymbals. Jazz and cymbal work: The Sweet Ride is specially geared towards cymbal work and, according to the product description, is very well suited to jazz drummers. The combination of a slim handle and a small ball tip supports its delicate design. Wood processing: The American Hickory is dried to 10 to 12 percent residual moisture. The more flexible wood fibres complement the material properties of the hickory. The sticks are also computer-turned, precisely sanded and matched in terms of weight, tone colour and balance.