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.

Wood tips were the originals, followed by nylon for a more durable and brighter sound option.  Vic Firth was the first manufacturer to offer nylon tops designed to mirror their wood counterparts, allowing drummers to switch from the richness of wood to the brilliance of nylon without sacrificing feel and balance.

The American Classic Series combines tradition and Vic Firth style. With bold designs for fuller sound, 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.

Wood tips were the originals, followed by nylon for a more durable and brighter sound option.  Vic Firth was the first manufacturer to offer nylon tops designed to mirror their wood counterparts, allowing drummers to switch from the richness of wood to the brilliance of nylon without sacrificing feel and balance.