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# Vic Firth AMERICAN CLASSIC HICKORY EXTREME 5A (X5A)
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## Vic Firth AMERICAN CLASSIC HICKORY EXTREME 5A (X5A)
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## Description
### Essential Information About Vic Firth American Classic X5A Drumsticks
- **The feel of a 5A** with **more reach**: 1.25 cm extra length for increased reach and power.
- **Selected hickory**: balance, durability, and vibration absorption for comfortable playing.
- **Wood "teardrop" tip**: precise attack and versatile definition on cymbals as well as drums.
- **Slightly reinforced medium neck**: more grip and responsiveness without losing the versatility of the 5A size.
### Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
Before becoming a worldwide reference, Vic Firth was first a demanding musician, a high-level percussionist within a major symphony orchestra. This attention to detail shaped the brand's philosophy: to design drumsticks capable of meeting very specific needs in touch, rebound, and sound. The **American Classic** series continues this tradition by gathering the "core" models designed to adapt to the hand, musical context, and playing habits. The **X5A** is positioned as a natural evolution of the 5A: same DNA, but with greater reach and a slightly more robust neck.
### Who This Drumstick Is For
The Vic Firth **X5A** is aimed at drummers **from beginner level** (adults) up to **advanced players** seeking a versatile drumstick that is easy to handle but offers extra power. It is particularly suitable for styles where you want to "fill out" without forcing: rock, pop, funk, variety, worship, and all live situations where a few extra millimeters of reach make a difference on toms and cymbals. If you like the 5A but want better reach and a bit more material in the neck, the X5A is an obvious choice.
### Features and Innovations
The X5A retains the **5A profile** appreciated for its overall balance, while adding **1.25 cm of length** to improve reach and leverage feel. The **slightly thicker medium neck** provides extra durability and a fuller feel in the hand, useful for rimshots, accented hits, and dynamic snare playing. The **wood tip**, shaped in a **teardrop** profile, remains a classic: it promotes a consistent response regardless of the striking surface.
### Sound
**Hickory** is one of the most sought-after woods for drumsticks due to its excellent balance of **durability**, **flexibility**, and **vibration absorption**. Practically, this results in a firm but not harsh strike, with appreciable comfort during long sessions, whether rehearsing or performing live. The extra length of the X5A can also contribute to a greater sense of projection, as the motion naturally gains amplitude.
The **wood "teardrop" tip** delivers a clear and versatile attack: it can be precise on the ride cymbal, musical on crashes, and well articulated on drumheads. This profile adapts equally well to ghost notes and accents, remaining consistent in very varied contexts.
## Technical Specifications
### Type and Compatibility
- Category: drumstick
- Instrument: drum set
- Size: 5A
- Signature: no
### Materials
- Material: hickory
- Tip material: wood
### Handling and Profile
- Grip: no
- Tip: teardrop
- Neck: medium
- Color: natural
### Dimensions
- Total length: 41.91 cm
- Length: 41.91 cm
- Diameter: 1.43 cm
- Diameter: 1.44 cm
Brand reference number: PVF X5A MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Read more Close
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## Testimony
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Obviously, it all depends on each person's anatomy, but as far as I'm concerned, I have no reason to change the model, these sticks are made for my hands. Unbeatable price!
Certified Posted on 21/05/2010 By Richard D.
For the drummer who plays distant (toms) super sticks. Finally VIC FIRTH, you know.
Certified Posted on 23/09/2021 By Philippe M.
Very good value for money for a beginner
Verified Posted on 27/10/2020 By Fanny Castillo Quality
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A standard that lives up to its image...
Certified Posted on 25/11/2016 By Rova R.
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