Description
Designed with drummer Rick Latham, this 717 model pairs hickory’s natural strength with a longer taper for a slightly lighter feel in the hands without sacrificing durability. The barrel-shaped wood tip is the key to its sound: it spreads contact across the head or cymbal, opening up a broader, fuller tone compared to smaller round tips.
- Diameter: .551″ / 14mm
- Length: 16″ / 406.4mm
- Tip: Barrel-shaped wood
- Material: Hickory
The extended taper also plays into how the stick rebounds. Players get a quicker bounce back off the surface, which helps with fast passages, ghost notes, and general stick control during long sets. Hickory’s natural shock absorption softens the impact on wrists and hands, making these a solid pick for drummers who play hard or log extended hours behind the kit.
Whether you’re locking into a groove or working through technical fills, the Rick Latham 717 gives you a stick that responds fast and sounds big, matching the demands of both studio and stage work.
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