Vater Percussion Drumsticks Goodwood 5B nylon tip 16 inch GW5BN / 40.64 cm Hickory grade B acorn

American Hickory: The Goodwood 5B is made from American hickory of grade B. Hickory is denser, harder and heavier than maple, while also being more elastic than oak. The wood this combines strength, weight and elasticity. Hickory can also absorb some of the vibration energy generated on impact. Acorn-shaped nylon tip: The Goodwood 5B has a nylon tip with an acorn shape. This nylon-tip version thus differs from the corresponding model with a wooden tip. The acorn shape is one of the characteristic features of the 5B and determines the shape of the contact area on cymbals and drums. Dimensions: The Goodwood 5B Nylon is 16 inch / 40.64 cm long and has a diameter of 0.605 inch / 1.54 cm. This means it corresponds to the stated 5B version. Together with the hickory shaft and the acorn-shaped nylon tip, the dimensions determine the stick's proportions. Construction: The Goodwood 5B is designed as a balanced and versatile stick. The nylon head, together with the diameter of 0.605 inch / 1.54 cm, forms the characteristic construction of this variant. The model number of the nylon-tip version is GW5BN. Playing style: According to the information provided, the 5B version is described for rock, pop and hard rock. Compared to the 5A, the stick has the larger diameter of 0.605 inch / 1.54 cm. The 5B construction is thus geared towards playing styles with powerful backbeats.