Vic Firth 5B Nova Hickory Wood Tip

I have been a user of Vic Firth for more than 20 years as a professional touring drummer. I play heavy rock and hit hard, and I have noticed that the quality of recent years Vic Firth have not really been the same the last 5-10 years or so.

By chance I bought some Nova's 5B, and to my surprise these were just as good, and after paying more for "real" VF's a couple of times, I wonder if they are not even better. At least I seem to break them less often.

Habe die sticks jetzt schon öfter benutzt. Und meistens war alles perfekt. Haben sogar sehr lange gehalten. Seit dem ich allerdings live spiele und dementsprechend doller, fliegen sie mir teilweise nach 2 liedern um die 👂

Got two pairs. they felt great... but they don't last as long as regular Vic's. less money = less longevity :)