Your drumsticks can't do everything; so to facilitate the next-level of music, next-level thinking is required. That's why Vic Firth are constantly collaborating with the world's top players to create fresh sounds, taking music to original and exciting places. The American Classic line combines tradition with Vic Firth's signature style. With bold designs, the Classics are designed from hickory — a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound, capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. The 7AN is the same as the 7A, except it has a Nylon tip. It's a scaled down American Classic stick with great balance; perfect when speed and touch are your top priority. The nylon tip offers the 7A player a brighter colour on cymbals. It has a Medium taper.