9A Drumstick

Meinl Stick & Brush Hard Drumsticks, Hybrid 9A — North American Maple with Acorn/Barrel Shape Wood Tip — Made in Germany (SB137)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 expectWHY 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 practicingHYBRID 9A SPECS: 16.25" long, 0.580" 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 kitZOOM 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 cymbalsOF 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 controlCATCH UP QUICK: these drumsticks are made in Germany from premium North American hard maple; maple is much lighter than hickory with a delicate touch and greater control for low volume musicTHE 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