VICFIRTH SSG

Steve GaddModel: ( SSG )
Signature Sticks
 
Barrel tip for a great recording sound. In wood tip.
 Diameter:
0.550" | 1.4cmLength:
15 3/4" | 40.01cmEXTRA LONG Taper 
Taper affects the feel and balance of a stick.
A LONG TAPER produces a Back-Heavy Feel with more Flex and Faster Response.
ASHORT TAPER provides More Power and Durability with a Front Heavy Feel.
A MEDIUM TAPER gives you the best Balance between the Butt and the Tip General:Material: HICKORYSurface coating: PAINT Tip: 
Tip shape and material have a big Impact on the sound a drum stick produces.
Within each tip shape, it is helpful to know that a
VERY LARGE SURFACE AREA will Create a Dark, Rich Sound,
while a
VERY SMALL SURFACE AREA will Produce a Light Sound with Clear Definition.
 Type: WOODShape: BARRELSurface area:SMALL