5B LONG BARREL TIPS
5B LONG BARREL TIPS
Sale price$35.99
Regular price$56.97
Barrel Tips — Fuller. Warmer. More Volume.
MORE POWER.BIGGER SOUND.
The same hard-hitting 5B Long hickory body — now with a barrel-shaped tip for a fuller, warmer tone and more surface contact on every stroke.
More volume, richer cymbal wash, same front-weighted punch. Built for drummers who play loud and need to be heard.
16.33"
Length
0.59"
Diameter
4.4 OZ
Weight / Pair
SHORT
Taper
BARREL OR ROUND TIP?
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BARREL
Fuller & Warmer
More surface contact, fuller drum tone, richer cymbal wash. More volume per hit. Perfect for live settings and drummers who need a bigger sound.
ROUND
Focused & Articulate
Precise, defined attack. Cleaner cymbal tone with less wash. Better for studio work and situations where tight articulation matters most.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Same 5B hickory body — the only difference is the tip shape. Barrel tips have a wider surface area that produces a fuller, warmer drum tone and richer cymbal wash. Round tips are smaller and more precise, giving you tighter articulation. For live settings where volume and warmth matter, barrel wins.
Slightly lighter actually — the 5B barrel comes in at 4.4 oz vs 4.9 oz for the round tip. The feel and balance remain very close to the standard 5B Long, with the main difference being the warmer, fuller sound from the larger tip.
Rock, gospel, worship, and any live setting where you need volume and warmth. Barrel tips fill a room better than round tips. If you need tight, articulate definition for studio work, go with round tips instead.
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 snap under hard play, lighter than oak so it doesn't fatigue your wrists. Natural shock absorption means longer sessions with less strain, and every pair feels consistent.
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