VICFIRTH SSS

Steve SmithModel: ( SSS )
Signature Sticks
Elongated tip with a long shoulder and short taper. Provides the feel of a 5A with the beef of a 5B.
 
 VIDEODiameter:
0.555" | 1.41cmLength:
16" | 40.64cmSHORT Taper 
Taper affects the feel and balance of a stick.
A LONG TAPER produces a Back-Heavy Feel with more Flex and Faster Response.
A SHORT 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: LACQUER 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: OVALSurface area:LARGE