Vic Firth Signature Series Buddy Rich Drumsticks
- Modified 5A with a larger tip, neck and shoulder
- 16.31 x 0.59 x 0.59 inches, 3.2 ounces
- Hickory construction, white color
- Balanced sound profile
- 30 day limited warranty
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A bigger-bodied variation on a familiar light stick for drummers who want more mass in the tip and neck. The listing gives no tip shape or tip material, so check those before buying.
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ASIN: B0002F52AGCategory: Drumsticks
Overview
Not a plain copy of the base model it starts from, the Buddy Rich stick is a modified version with a larger tip, neck and shoulder. It is a hickory drumstick from the Vic Firth Signature Series, in white.
The larger tip, neck and shoulder add mass where the stick meets the head, which suits players who find the base model a little slight. Color is white and the wood is hickory. Tip material and shape are not stated, so cymbal tone is hard to predict from the listing.
Who it's for
Players already comfortable with the standard version who want a heavier-feeling variation will get the most from this one. The white color changes the look on stage. Drummers who want a very thin, light stick or published tip details should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Larger tip, neck and shoulder
- Balanced sound profile listed
- Buddy Rich signature design
- Tip shape and material not listed
- Thicker feel than the base model
Performance notes
More material in the tip, neck and shoulder shifts weight toward the playing end, so each strike carries more mass than on the base model. The listing gives the sound profile as balanced. Hickory is the only wood named.
Specifications
| Brand | Vic Firth |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Stick size | Modified 5A |
| Item dimensions | 16.31 x 0.59 x 0.59 inches |
| Item weight | 3.2 ounces |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Hickory |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Drumsticks |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 30 day limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Balanced |
Frequently asked questions
What is included with the Buddy Rich drumsticks?
The listing shows drumsticks as the included component. The unit count reads 1 Count, and the listing does not spell out whether that means one pair.
How is the Buddy Rich stick different from a standard 5A?
It is a modified 5A with a larger tip, neck and shoulder.
Does the listing say what the tip is made of?
No. Tip shape and tip material are not given, only that the tip is larger than on the standard model.