Vic Firth Xtreme 5AN Drumstick

The Vic Firth Xtreme 5AN is a longer, beefier version of the standard 5A drumstick — same diameter and feel, but with extra length for more reach and leverage around the kit. The N suffix indicates nylon tip for brighter cymbal articulation and longer tip life.

Specifications:

• Material: U.S.-grown hickory
• Length: 16.5" (longer than standard 5A 16")
• Diameter: 0.565" (5A diameter)
• Tip: Nylon (acorn shape) — brighter cymbal definition than wood, longer life
• Made in the USA

Why Xtreme: The extra length gives drummers more reach around larger kits, more leverage for heavier playing, and a slightly different balance point that some players prefer for power genres. The nylon tip cuts through dense mixes especially well on ride and crash cymbals.

Stock for: Rock, metal, and hard-hitting drummers, drummers playing larger kits with extended toms, cover bands, school and church drummers, and Vic Firth enthusiasts upgrading from standard 5A.