5A LONG BARREL TIPS
5A LONG BARREL TIPS
Sale price$35.99
Regular price$56.97
Barrel Tips — Fuller. Warmer. More Volume.
SAME STICK.BIGGER TIP.
The same premium American Hickory 5A Long you know — now with a barrel-shaped tip for a fuller, warmer tone and more surface contact on every hit.
Slightly heavier at 4.5 oz. More volume on the drums, richer cymbal wash, same reliable balance.
16.53"
Length
0.57"
Diameter
4.5 OZ
Weight / Pair
0.87
Density g/cm³
BARREL OR ROUND TIP?
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BARREL
Fuller & Warmer
More surface contact, fuller drum tone, richer cymbal wash. More volume per hit. Great for live settings and drummers who want a bigger sound.
ROUND
Focused & Articulate
Precise, defined attack. Cleaner cymbal tone with less wash. Better for studio work, jazz, and situations where articulation matters most.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Barrel tips have a larger, wider surface area that contacts the drumhead and cymbal. This produces a fuller, warmer tone with more volume and cymbal wash. Round tips are smaller and more focused — giving you precise, articulate attack. Same hickory body, different sound character.
Slightly — the barrel tip version weighs 4.5 oz per pair vs 4 oz for the round tip. The extra weight comes from the larger tip and gives you a bit more momentum on each stroke. The overall balance and feel remain very close to the standard 5A Long.
Rock, gospel, worship, and live settings where you want more volume and warmth from your cymbals. Barrel tips are great when you need the drums to fill a room. For studio work or situations where you need tight, articulate definition, go with round tips.
Yes! Free shipping on all orders over $70. The 6-pack gets you there easily, or grab the Brick for the best per-pair price and free shipping included.
Hickory is the sweet spot — denser than maple so it doesn't break as easily, lighter than oak so it doesn't fatigue your wrists. The natural shock absorption means you play longer with less strain, and every pair feels consistent.
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