7A Drumsticks are a slightly thinner version of the world-popular 5A. Slimmer in profile, they offer a lighter playing touch around the drums. The smaller round tip provides much greater stick articulation. The DIP® material is a special coating available in many colors, that is applied to the grip area of the stick to provide a comfortable, slightly tacky gripping surface. When you need a stick that is versatile and well-balanced but just a bit lighter in feel, the answer is Zildjian 7A.
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I have these and the Vic Firth version (red). They feel very slightly lighter, and they play the same, but these are 3.50 cheaper. No problems with these at all. Well balanced, good grip. The Vic Firth grip tape seems to wear away my skin.
We used these for an introductory rock drumming intensive. They were super comfortable in the students hands, not to heavy, and very sturdy. Color was just as pictured and they are a great price too!