Vic Firth American Classic 5A Dual Tone – Wood Tip + Felt Mallet (5ADT)

The Vic Firth 5A Dual Tone (5ADT) pairs a classic 5A hickory stick with a durable synthetic felt mallet head on the butt end. Swap instantly between articulate stick playing and warm, swelling mallet tones—perfect for cymbal rolls, tom swells, and quick colour changes in worship sets, pits, and studio work.

Key Features

• Two sounds, one pair: 5A tear-drop wood tip up front; felt mallet on the butt

• Select hickory with medium taper for balanced rebound and durability

• Warm cymbal/tom swells without changing sticks mid-phrase

• Lacquer finish for a smooth, comfortable grip

• Ideal for orchestra pits, worship, small-group jazz, studio overdubs, and education

Why Choose 5ADT?

• Keeps your 5A feel while adding instant mallet colour

• Faster transitions in cues where stick changes aren’t practical

• A compact solution for hybrid drum set + percussion work

Specifications

• Diameter: 0.565" (1.44 cm)

• Length: 16.125" (40.96 cm)

• Wood: Hickory

• Taper: Medium

• Tips: Wood tear-drop (play tip) / Synthetic felt ball (butt end)

• Finish: Lacquer

• Series/Family: American Classic®

• SKU: 5ADT

Use Cases

Cymbal swells, tom swells, soft snare textures, pit/show cues, ballads, worship builds, film/TV cues, lesson rooms.