Vic Firth VicKick Radial Felt Kick Bass Drum Beater – VKB1

The Vic Firth VicKick VKB1 is a dual-sided felt bass drum beater engineered to deliver a warm, full-bodied kick tone with excellent low-end presence. Set in the Radial position, the spherical felt head provides clear articulation, consistent rebound, and side-by-side clearance for double pedal setups. Flip to the flat position to increase surface contact for a deeper, more powerful impact — two distinct sounds from a single beater.

Felt is the classic choice for a reason: it produces a warm, rounded attack that sits beautifully in the mix across virtually every musical style. Whether you’re playing jazz, rock, pop, or anything in between, the VKB1 gives your kick drum the body and warmth it deserves.

Key Features

• Dual striking positions — Radial for articulation and rebound; flat for enhanced surface contact and depth
• Felt beater head — warm, rounded tone with full low-end sound
• Spherical head design — consistent striking surface for reliable feel
• Double pedal friendly — Radial position allows side-by-side clearance
• Head size: 2” | Secondary head size: 1.5” | Length: 7 7/8”
• Vic Firth quality — from the world’s leading stick and mallet manufacturer

Shop the Full VicKick Range

Prefer a different tone? Browse the complete bass drum beater range including the VKB2 wood beater and VKB3 fleece beater, or explore all Vic Firth products.

Not sure which beater is right for your setup? Visit us in our Horncastle showroom or call us on 01507 526517 for expert advice, or order online with UK next day delivery available.