Zildjian 5A Black Dip Hickory Sticks

Stick of choice

What can you say? Virtually an industry standard now

Great grip & feel

If you haven't already, stop with the tape/wax/whatever you used before. This is a much better way of making sure you don't loose your sticks. Above all it doesn't interfere with the feel of the stick. Slightly expensive, sure but quite durable for a 5A.

Highly recommended.

Great grip

I like playing with my 5A's but those gigs where it's hot and sweaty makes the sticks slippy. Not any more! With the rubberised grip on these they stay put even with the lightest of grip.

Low durability...

The Dip Sticks were my preferred choice for a while (because of the grip) but after having too many sticks break within minutes I came to the conclusion that the quality of them simply doesn't match the price.

Since then I've used an assortment of sticks with Sex Wax and am thoroughly happy with paying half the price for something that lasts longer.