Uploaded December 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Here Dave takes a look at the NEW Vic Firth Rutes, for a full written review go to Mikedolbear.com.

These four new models are still pretty similar to what you would expect - light gauge (23 thin dowels), medium gauge (11 medium dowels), and heavy gauge (7 thick dowels) premium birch, and poly synthetic (10 dowels).

All of the sticks are 16.25” long with a thickness half way between a 5A and 5B and now the shaft is made from hickory and is finished in a walnut stain,