Vater Power 5B Wood Tip VHP5BW

American Hickory: The Power 5B is made from North American hickory wood, a type of walnut. Hickory is denser, harder and heavier than maple, while also being more elastic than oak. The wood absorbs a large part of the vibration energy on impact and is dried to a residual moisture of 10 to 12 percent. Dimensions: The Drumstick is 16.5 inch / 41.91 cm long and has a diameter of 0.610 inch / 1.55 cm. It therefore matches the grip diameter of a 5B, but has an extra length of half a thumb's length compared to the standard size of 16 inch / 40.64 cm. More Reach and Leverage: The additional length of the Power 5B shifts the centre of gravity slightly forward. This results in more reach, power and leverage, while the grip diameter of the familiar 5B model is retained. Barrel-shaped wood tip: The tip is made of wood and has a barrel shape. The combination of the 5B grip diameter, the extended design and the barrel tip defines the construction of the Power 5B. Precise manufacturing: The sticks are computer-controlled turned and precisely ground. A computer system analyses weight, timbre or frequency and balance. Only correspondingly matched sticks are paired up.