5A LONG NYLON TIPS
5A LONG NYLON TIPS
Sale price$38.99
Regular price$59.97
Nylon Tips — Brighter. Crisper. Louder.
HICKORY BODY.NYLON EDGE.
Same premium American Hickory — now with nylon tips for a brighter, crisper cymbal attack that cuts through any mix.
Same balance, same feel. Different sound. You'll hear it immediately.
NYLON VS WOOD TIPS
This stick — Nylon tip
Bright & Crisp
Cuts through the mix. Louder cymbal attack, more defined articulation, longer tip life.
Wood tip
Warm & Natural
Warmer, rounder tone. More traditional feel. Great for studio and acoustic settings.
16.53"
Length
0.57"
Diameter
4 OZ
Weight / Pair
0.87
Density g/cm³
WOOD OR NYLON?
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NYLON
Bright & Crisp
Louder cymbal attack, longer tip life, cuts through any mix. Best for live, loud, and high-energy settings.
WOOD
Warm & Natural
Warmer, rounder cymbal tone. More traditional feel. Great for studio, acoustic, and jazz settings.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Nylon tips produce a brighter, crisper cymbal tone and last longer than wood tips. Wood tips give a warmer, more natural sound. The hickory body is identical — it's purely a difference in tone and tip durability. If you play live or need to cut through a loud mix, nylon is the better choice.
With cheaper sticks, yes — but Woodies nylon tips are securely bonded to the shaft. Under normal playing conditions they stay put. Like any stick, heavy abuse on rims and edges will eventually wear them down, but they're built to last.
Yes — nylon tips are actually preferred for electronic kits. They're gentler on mesh heads and rubber pads than wood tips, and they trigger sensors more consistently. If you play e-drums regularly, nylon is the smarter choice.
Yes! Free shipping on all orders over $70. The 6-pack gets you there easily, or grab the Brick for the best deal and free shipping included.
Rock, pop, gospel, R&B, and any live setting where you need your cymbals to cut through. Also great for electronic kits. If you play jazz or need a warmer acoustic tone, wood tips are the better fit.
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