Zildjian
Zildjian 5B Nylon Hickory Drumsticks, Nylon Tip
Zildjian 5B Nylon hickory drumsticks: the 5B's measurements with a nylon tip, for crisper cymbals.
The Zildjian 5B Nylon is Zildjian's 5B with a nylon tip instead of wood. Same 16", same 0.600" diameter, same medium taper: only the tip changes, for a harder, sharper attack on the cymbals.
What sets it apart
- Nylon tip
- Sharper attack on the cymbals
- 5B measurements
Reading "5BN"
At Zildjian, an N added to the size means a nylon tip: 5BN is a 5B with a nylon tip. Nylon bounces more than wood and gives a harder attack, especially on the ride and hi-hat. The rest of the stick doesn't change: it's a hickory 5B, with its medium taper.
Specifications
| Diameter | 0.600" (1.52 cm) |
|---|---|
| Tip | Nylon |
| Series | Hickory Series |
| Length | 16" (40.6 cm) |
| Taper | Medium |
| Model code | Z5BN |
What it's for
- Rock where the ride needs to cut through
- Dark cymbals you want to brighten
- 5B players who want more definition
Compared with other manufacturers
These nylon-tip 5Bs from other makers have similar measurements:
| Manufacturer | Model | Diameter | Stated feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | 5B Nylon | 0.600" | Nylon tip |
| Vater | 5B Nylon | 0.605" | Oval nylon, bright sound |
| Promark | Classic Forward 5B Nylon | 0.590" | Forward-weighted |
| Promark | Rebound 5B Nylon | 0.595" | Rear-weighted |
| Vater | Classics 5B Nylon | 0.595" | Slightly slimmer grip |
Frequently asked questions
- What does 5BN mean?
- A 5B with a nylon tip. The Z5BN keeps the 5B's measurements, 16" and 0.600".
- Nylon or wood tip on a 5B?
- According to Zildjian, nylon bounces more and attacks harder; wood sounds softer and warmer. It comes down to taste and your cymbals.
- How thick is a 5B?
- At Zildjian, 0.600" in diameter, or 1.52 cm, with or without a nylon tip.
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