Detail 01
Medium taper
Works with the described familiar balance of the stick design.
Product detailSKU #1500000153649
ZildjianBlack DIP Drum Sticks - 5A Nylon
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black DIP 5A Nylon sticks place a tacky coating where your hands make contact, helping reduce slippage and maintain control through faster passages. Their hickory shafts use a medium taper and oval tip profile described as producing punch from drums and articulate cymbal response. The black finish gives them a uniform appearance. For long practices or extended shows, the coating is also described as absorbing shock to reduce fatigue in the hands, wrists, and arms.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Long practice sessions or multi-hour shows where reduced slip and shock absorption are wanted.
- Faster passages that benefit from maintained control at the grip area.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Oval tip profile
The oval tip is described as producing articulate cymbal response and a musical range of drum tones.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What provides the grip?
A black DIP coating is applied to the area where the player grips the stick.
02What are the shafts made from?
The sticks use hickory construction.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States Grip Material: Yes
- Color Finish
- Lacquer
4 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
- false
- Source Id
- site51500000153649
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