Barrel Tip Produces Bright, Articulate Cymbal Sounds. Great for Light Rock and Fusion. The American Classic® Line Combines Tradition and Vic Firth Style. With Bold Designs, the Classics Are Turned From Select Hickory — a Dense Wood With Little Flex for a More Pronounced Sound. Hickory is Also Capable of Withstanding a Great Deal of Shock, Making It Highly Durable. The Tips Are Deeply Back-cut for Intensified Cymbal Response.the Barrel Tip and Shorter Taper Provide a Balance for More Aggressive Playing. Produces a Fat, Punchy Sound on Toms and Snares.