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Ahead Classic Series Drumsticks - 5B

Aluminum-core Drumstick Pair with Vibration Reduction System and Replaceable Shaft Cover/Tips - Length: 16", Diameter: 0.595", Weight: 58g
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More Durable and Comfortable Than Wood

Broken sticks are a bummer - especially in the middle of a recorded take or live set. And Sweetwater knows replacing those wood drumsticks gets expensive. That's why we're pleased to carry Ahead drumsticks. These aluminum-core sticks are the perfect option for many drummers out there. They last 6-10 times longer than wood and are claimed to be safer on the wrists, safer on cymbals, and harder hitting with less effort. Ahead 5B Light Rock drumsticks are as thick as Ahead's 2Bs, but they are a little lighter in weight for extra speed for technical playing.

Ahead drumsticks: ahead of their time

Drummer and engineer Rick Grossman recognized a trend in sporting goods in the early 1990s. Traditional wood baseball bats and hockey sticks were being replaced with light and durable aluminum ones. Grossman wondered if the same technology could be applied to drumsticks. Grossman developed a prototype that his company eventually sold to Bob Kasha, and thus, the Ahead company was born. Ahead drumsticks have found favor among metal artists and heavy hitters across the globe, and today they can be seen in the hands of Lars Ulrich, Mick Fleetwood, and Tommy Lee, just to name a few.

Ahead 5B Light Rock Classic Series Drumsticks Features:
  • The only drumsticks with a 60-day warranty!
  • Lasts 6-10 times longer than traditional wood sticks
  • Lightweight, durable aerospace 7075 aluminum tube core
  • Vibration Reduction System (VRS) provides 50% less shock and 5% more rebound than wood
  • Safer on the wrists - great for carpal tunnel and arthritis sufferers
  • Provides harder strokes with less effort
  • Powder coated finish feels nice in the hands
  • Polyurethane shaft covers are easy to replace and recycle
  • Replaceable tips vary cymbal response instantly
  • Won't damage your equipment or void cymbal warranty
  • Manufactured to exact tolerances (+/- 1g) for the perfect pair every time
Extend the life of your sticks and joints with Ahead 5B Light Rock Classic Series Drumsticks!
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sticks
  • Model: Classic series
  • Material: Aluminum core with polyurethane sleeve
  • Size: 5B
  • Length: 16"
  • Diameter: .595"
  • Tip Material: Nylon
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 5B

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Rated 5/5

My hands haven’t felt this good in years after playing!

I was very sceptical for years about Ahead drumsticks. Now I can say I wish I had tried them many years ago! They play and feel great! They're exceptionally consistent and greatly reduce the amount of shock to my hands and forearms. So far, I'm not seeing any damage to my heads or cymbals and I'm working less to achieve the same level of playing. I'm using the 5B Rock mostly for pad work. I'm using the Hybrid Studio and 5B Light Rock models on the kit. Incredible products!
Music background: Rock, RnB, Pop
Rated 5/5

Try em, you won’t go back to wood sticks!

First let me say I am a guitarist but I have been playing drums for 25 years. I've always used Pro-Mark 5b nylon tip for years. In my opinion there wasn't a better stick to play drum set with. I play drums in the studio and recently the shock wood sticks caused my wrists to hurt for days on end. The shock from the wood just wasn't worth the pain it caused. Being a guitarist I don't need wrist problems. I looked and looked for a stick that would absorb the shock. I found Ahead Sticks. The price tag initially was a shock. 32 dollars for a pair of sticks is a lot. But the investment outweighs the problems you'll have in the long run. I looked into the drummers who use them. Tommy Lee, Lars Ulrich, Tico Tores, Peter Criss, and many more. Hard hitters, and they all said they make playing effortless and no pain. I rolled the dice and I tried them tonight. I will NEVER go back to a wood stick again! The balance is great! The rebound and power you get is way better than wood sticks. Also the tips are interchangeable as are the sleeves. The shock on your wrist and hands is eliminated. You won't go back once you try Ahead Sticks!
Music background: Lead guitarist/Session Musician
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