Vic Firth SRH2CO Ralph Hardimon "Chop-Out" Practice Drumsticks

The Ralph Hardimon “Chop-Out” Practice Drumsticks take the classic Hardimon “Hammer” design and enhance it with a durable rubber tip, turning this model into the ultimate workout stick. Constructed from Sta-Pac laminated birch for added weight and strength, these sticks are built for serious development of endurance, speed, and control—both on pads and full drums.

Differentiating itself from the standard wood-tip Hardimon model, the Chop-Out version offers increased resistance and a unique response thanks to its rubber tip, making it ideal for high-resistance practice sessions. It can also be used on drums as a special effects stick, creating fresh and unusual timbral colors for marching snare and tenor applications.

Artist Background: Ralph Hardimon is a DCI Hall of Fame member known for his legendary work with the Santa Clara Vanguard, where he led the corps to multiple High Percussion awards and three DCI World Championships. His signature products with Vic Firth reflect decades of experience in performance, arranging, and percussion education.

Features:

• The Hardimon “Hammer” profile with a rubber tip for maximum practice resistance
• Sta-Pac laminated birch construction adds weight for serious strength-building
• Excellent for pad practice, backstage warmups, and on-the-go workouts
• Can be used on drums for unique special-effects sounds
• Long taper for increased rebound, flex, and responsive feel
• Lacquer finish for a polished, comfortable grip