Vic Firth

A full tip shape, molded from black nylon, provides both increased surface area and durability for an unbelievable sound that lasts! The hickory shaft generates a great response from the drums and a deep, dark sound quality is produced. The elongated taper and overall length provides additional comfort for the most current multi-tenor drum set-ups.

John Mapes is a marching percussion designer and educator who has achieved an unprecedented 29 WGI medals since 2005. In addition to his successes in competitive indoor percussion which include leading Chino Hills High School and Pulse Percussion to 5 World Championships John is incredibly active in Drum Corps International. In 2013, John joined the design team of the Blue Stars Drum & Bugle Corps as battery arranger. Previously, he worked with Blue Devils B and Esperanza Drum and Bugle Corps.

Specs:

• Diameter: .697" | 1.77cm
• Length: 16-3/4" | 42.55cm
• Long Taper
• Material: Hickory
• Surface coating: Lacquer
• Tip Type: Nylon
• Shape: Unique
• Surface area: Large