Vic Firth PureGrit sticks feature a raw finish that helps players with sweaty hands keep their grip on the stick. The unfinished wood has a grainy, dry feel that won't slip mid-gig. Vic Firth's American Classic 5B sticks are among the most popular drumsticks ever made, with a weight and feel suited for rock, orchestral, and loud marching band music. The teardrop-shaped tip makes it easy to switch between rolls and articulated rhythms. Go ahead, hit those drums hard—the hickory construction can take it.