Vic Firth Nova 2B Drumsticks - Wood Tip Hickory Pair - N2B
Vic Firth Nova 2B Drumsticks – Wood Tip Hickory Pair – N2B
At .630" across and 16-1/4" long, the 2B is the heavy end of the standard stick range — noticeably thicker and heavier than a 5A, with the mass to move a loud drum without you having to swing harder. If a 5B still feels like it’s running out of weight at the bottom of a hard backbeat, this is the size you move to.
Nova is Vic Firth’s value line, turned from the same American hickory and weight-matched at the factory, just priced below the American Classic range. That makes these a sensible pick for students, for band rooms, and for anyone who goes through sticks fast enough that buying premium every time stops making sense.
Key Features
.630" Heavy-Hitter Diameter
The thick 2B shaft puts real mass behind every stroke, so you get volume out of the drum without muscling it.
16-1/4" Length
A quarter inch longer than a 5A, which gives you extra reach across a spread-out kit and a bit more leverage.
American Hickory
Dense enough to feel solid and springy enough to absorb shock, which is why hickory is the default for hard players.
Wood Teardrop Tip
A wood tip gives cymbals a warmer, rounder voice than nylon, and the teardrop shape keeps the attack full rather than pingy.
Medium Taper
Balances the extra weight of a 2B so the stick still rebounds off the head instead of feeling like a club.
Weight-Matched Value Line
Nova sticks are matched at the factory and made in the USA, so you get a consistent pair without paying premium-line money.
Care Tip: Run a thumb along the shoulder of each stick before a gig. Once hickory starts to splinter where it hits the rim, those raised fibers will shred a coated head in a single set — and a new head costs far more than a new pair of sticks. Retire a splintered stick to the practice pad rather than playing it out.