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Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle Drumsticks - 5B

Drumsticks with Wood Tips, 17" Length, 0.600" Diameter - (1 pair)
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Larger Fulcrum for Increased Control and Range

With their extended reach and familiar grip, Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle drumsticks are giving drummers more ways to personalize their sound. The Freestyle’s 17" length and exaggerated taper offer more than double the fulcrum area (sweet spot) of standard sticks, giving players more room to choke up or pull back for heavier hits and increased dynamic range. Careful matching by weight and pitch ensures that every pair of Vic Firth Freestyles arrives ready for action. If you’re looking for greater versatility from the sticks you love and the name you trust, consider the Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle series from Sweetwater.

Vic Firth American Concept Freestyle 5B Drumsticks Features:

  • Increased length and exaggerated taper
  • Double the fulcrum of traditional sticks
  • More room to choke up or lay back
  • Affords greater power and dynamic range
  • Sticks carefully matched by weight and pitch
  • Length: 17"
  • Diameter: 0.600"
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sticks
  • Model: American Concept Freestyle
  • Material: Hickory
  • Size: 5B
  • Length: 17"
  • Diameter: .600"
  • Taper: Long
  • Tip Material: Wood
  • Tip Shape: Hybrid
  • Manufacturer Part Number: FS5B

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

I've never been too picky about sticks...

...but these are a game changer for me.

You can really feel how the sweet spot extends in both directions in a way that I haven't felt with any other stick. As someone whose hands tend to unconsciously migrate up/down the stick while playing, this is one of the few sticks where the sweet spot is always there regardless of position, granted you're not choking up dead-center or where the taper starts (NOBODY is playing comfortably doing THAT on any kind of stick, so it's kind of a moot point). They're just an all-around super comfortable stick for every type of style. This is not snake oil, you will immediately feel the difference. Let's just hope Vic Firth never discontinues this line of sticks, because they're my new standards.
Rated 5/5

The extra length is killer!!!

I absolutely love these, I have them in 5B, so it's a nice balance of weight, and length! I really like the 17" length instead of the industry normal 16". Great pair of sticks!!!
Music background: Pianist, Drummer, Percussion
Rated 5/5

Great balance and weight to these sticks for the large-handed drummer!r

Love these sticks! The 2B freestyles are the perfect size, balance, taper,and weight for my long fingers. I feel so much more in control of my strokes. Thank you! :)
Music background: Former semi-pro drummer
Rated 5/5

Most natural-feeling sticks I've ever used!

Just got these sticks today, and I'm already in love! They feel like they're an extension of your limbs, and the rebound is controlled so easily using your wrists and fingers. Some people might not like their 17" length, but I love it. Even if you like shorter sticks like the Jojo Mayer or Phil Collins models, I would still say to give these a shot. Best sticks I've ever held in my hands, period.
Music background: Student, gigging musician
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