Oval Tip. A Favorite for Jazz.crafted in Maple and Featuring an Oval Tip, the Sd9 is a Favorite for Jazz. But Don’t Overlook the Driver for Rock, Either! Plenty of Hard-hitters Are Choosing Maple These Days! The American Custom® Line Consists of a Variety of Models Conceived and Engineered by Vic Firth—performer and Educator. The First Manufacturer to Apply the Concept of a Round Striking Surface to Drumstick Design, Vic Developed the Other Originals That Complete the Line With Jazz Players in Mind. All Eleven Models Are Turned From Select Rock Maple for a Light, Fast Playing Stick With Great Flex and Rebound. The Custom Line is Perfect for the Artist Who is Playing Lighter Types of Music, or Prefers a Beefier Stick Without a Lot of Weight.well-suited for Jazz Music. Medium Taper and an Oval Tip Make for Good Balance and a Distinct Cymbal Sound. Specsdiameter : .610" | 1.55cm. Length : 16.25" | 41.28cm. Taper : Medium. . Stickseries : American Custom®. Surface Coating : Lacquer. Tipmaterial : Maple. Tip Shape : Oval.