Vic FirthAmerican Jazz® Drumsticks AJ2 - American Hickory - Tear Drop Wood Tip

Like most drummers I’ve tried a myriad of sticks. I’ve settled on these because I prefer a longer stick and the AJ3 at 16” is perfect for me. It isn’t too heavy and the diameter sits just right in my hand. The great Ralph Salmins introduced me to this series, he uses the AJ2 which I find a little too thick. Although they are marketed as a “Jazz” stick they stand up very well to hard hits and rim shots but I’m not a hard hitter. Best avoided by rock or metal drummers 😁

Really like these sticks. Little weightier than the AJ5, which feel slightly too thin for me. Very responsive and good for faster jazz ride patterns. I would normally play either Vic Firth HD4 or Vater Manhattan 7A, but these are my new 'go to' stick. Lighter than the others and simply do what I ask of them. They feel quick and clean, if that makes sense? (I play predominantly funk, jazz and electronica.) Well worth a try in my opinion if you have a lighter touch and want expressiveness, clarity and speed.

Great long taper, sticks may initially feel very light but after a while you get used to it, stick is especially good at getting sounds out of cymbals + not making them sound tinny

Excellent product for anyone wanting to play the drums, in fact I wouldn't play my drums without rhem

Quick one day delivery. These drum sticks are very well balanced, not to thick and slightly longer. Perfect for jazz drumming. Love these sticks.

present for sons' drumming very good

Ever since I discovered these sticks 7 or 8 years ago, I've used no other sticks. They are perfect for the high energy, yet jazz based music that I play with The Jive Aces. I've used them on all recent albums including KING OF THE SWINGERS. The thing that sets them apart from any other stick is (in addition to the superior quality of Vic Firth sticks) is the long taper, meaning you can hit dinky little rimshots near the tip and much louder ones (akin to a 5A, which is what I previously used) half way down. They give you a much wider range than with a 5A. Utterly essential for my playing, I would not consider using anything else.

I've been playing with the questlove sticks for a few months, and decided that even though I love the length they were that little bit too long.These are effectively a 16" version of those very sticks. Questlove points out that his are designed for his playing style and the reach he needs for the sweet spot on his snare, but these feel like a great alternative.Light, controllable, solid and delicate. I wish they did a version with the rubberised handle though like the questloves.

if you are used to playing with fives, change up to these once in a while, to show just how fast you can be!!! I will only buy a Vic Firth stick, Because balance is everything to me. there is a reason why they are the perfect pair

These are great sticks for all around playing in any situation. Nice feel.

Queste bacchette mi sono piaciute moltissimo, utilizzo normalmente delle 5A e le ho volute provare per trovare un suono più leggero sui piatti: obbiettivo centrato

These are excellent thin diameter drumsticks.

Grandson is a drummer and says they are good sticks.