8A Drumstick

Meinl Stick & Brush Drumsticks, Hybrid 8A — American Hickory with Acorn/Barrel Shape Wood Tip — Made in Germany (SB132) ALWAYS FEELS THE SAME: raw wood dowels are pre-sorted by weight and density before becoming drumsticks; this ensures a narrower weight range for your go-to sticks, so they always feel the way you expect WHY IT MATTERS: there's no adjusting to a different weight when you buy a new pair; having this consistent of a feel with your drumsticks helps you stay focused while performing and practicing HYBRID 8A SPECS: 16.25" long, 0.555" diameter, Hybrid wood tip; the extra 0.25" of reach gives you a little more power and balance when going for further out surfaces on your kit ZOOM IN: the tip starts as an acorn shape, then it's trimmed down to the classic barrel size for a hybrid design that produces dark and smooth articulation on cymbals OF NOTE: our Hybrid sticks have a two-step taper that slopes short and fast from the neck into a long, gradual taper to the body/shaft; this gives you a slight forward-heavy feel, and the two tapers work together for easy dynamic control CATCH UP QUICK: these drumsticks are made in Germany from premium United States hickory for strength and durability; hickory is our strongest wood type and is great for all-around use THE BOTTOM LINE: a few unique specs like the hybrid tip, extra reach, and two-step taper make Meinl Hybrid drumsticks able to cross genres so you can express yourself with diverse styles