Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. Light and fast for jazz, orchestral and pit work. L=16", Dia.=.565". The American Sound® drumsticks are a take off on Vic Firth's most popular American Classic® models, featuring the shaft and neck specifications of the 7A, 8D, and 5A, 5B, 2B and ROCK, but with a full round tip. This tip change creates a completely different sound for each model, bringing increased focus and clarity to the drums and cymbals. This line furthers Vic Firth's effort to offer dru