Vic Firth Corpsmaster Signature -- Ralph Hardimon Chop-Out Practice Stick

Vic Firth Corpsmaster Signature -- Ralph Hardimon Chop-Out Practice Stick with Rubber Tip

• The ultimate workout stick!
• Same design as the Hardimon Hammer but with a rubber tip
• Crafted from premium USA Sta-Pac laminate for added durability and control

The Ralph Hardimon Signature Series for Drumline

DCI Hall of Fame inductee Ralph Hardimon is a percussionist, teacher, composer and clinician. He is best known for his work in the areas of marching percussion, rudimental drumming, drum & bugle corps and marching band. Hardimon was the Director of Percussion for the Santa Clara Vanguard in 1981 and kept that position through 1990, during which time SCV won four High Percussion awards and three DCI World Championships. Since, Ralph has written and arranged music for many other drum corps, college percussion ensembles and marching bands, and in 2011, Ralph will return to the DCI activity as the percussion arranger for the Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps.

Ralph's latest Vic Firth Signature products are unique in that they are closely related through their practice stick implications — with one designed as a wood tip model and the other with a rubber tip. "When thinking about chop building, I knew there was something unique we could bring forth," states Hardimon. "The idea of a stick that would work on a pad and drum was one angle, but adding the same model with a rubber tip really made for an exciting concept!"

Ralph Hardimon "Hammer"- The profile of a scaled down Hardimon snare stick made in Sta-Pac for added weight and sound production. Plays "through" Kevlar heads for maximum snare and batter head response.

Drum Stick Brands & Specialty Practice Sticks for Marching and Mallet Percussion

Choosing the right drum sticks starts with selecting the best brand for your playing style. At Vic’s Drum Shop, we offer a wide range of top-quality drum stick brands, including Vic Firth, Promark, Zildjian, Vater, and Innovative Percussion. Whether you need standard drum set sticks, marching sticks, or mallets for percussion, we have the perfect pair for you.

For drum set players, brands like **Vic Firth and Vater** offer classic options in **7A, 5A, 5B, and 2B** sizes, known for their durability and balance. **Promark and Zildjian** provide specialty models, including **hickory and maple drum sticks**, designed for specific tones and attack. If you're looking for cutting-edge designs, **Innovative Percussion drumsticks** are crafted for high-performance precision.

Marching drummers need **marching drum sticks** that provide control, weight, and power. Our selection includes **Innovative Percussion marching sticks, Promark marching sticks, and Vic Firth Corpsmaster sticks**, all designed to handle high-impact playing. For drumline players, we also stock **tenor drum mallets and bass drum mallets** engineered for projection and response.

For mallet percussion, we carry a full range of **marimba mallets, xylophone mallets, vibraphone mallets, and timpani mallets** from leading brands. Whether you're performing in an orchestra, jazz ensemble, or percussion ensemble, selecting the right mallet weight and material ensures the best tone and articulation.

Explore our full collection of **drumsticks, marching sticks, and mallets** today. Drum Sticks for Every Percussionist are available to buy online or in-store, helping you find the perfect match for any playing style.