The Vic Firth American Sound AS8D Hickory Wood Tip Drum Sticks are like the 7A, with a bit more reach. Full, round tip for increased focus and clarity to drums and cymbals The Vic Firth American Sound drumsticks are a take off on our most popular American Classic models, featuring the shaft and neck specifications of the as their Americal Classic equivalent but with a full round tip. This tip change creates a completely different sound for each model, bringing increased focus and clarity to the drums and cymbals. The introduction of this line is an extension of our effort to offer drummers the ability to change their sound and color without changing feel and balance - a concept which began when we redesigned the American Classic nylon tips to mirror their wood tip counterparts. Length = 16" Diameter = .540"