The Vic Firth VICKEY2 is a high tension drum key built for drummers who tune tight heads and change heads often. Vic Firth designed it with an extended T-handle, which gives far more leverage than a standard flat key. Tension rods turn faster, and with less strain on your fingers.
The steel key sits inside a moulded plastic grip that spreads pressure across your palm. That matters when you are working lug by lug around a full kit. The VICKEY2 fits all standard square tension rods, so it works on acoustic drums, marching drums and mesh-head pads on electronic drum kits. Mesh heads need re-tensioning as they settle, and the T-handle turns that into a quick job. A removable carabiner clips the key to a stick bag, backpack or belt loop, so it stays with your gear.
The VICKEY2 suits marching percussionists tuning high-tension snares and tenors, and drum set players who change heads regularly. Many drummers keep it alongside a standard flat key for tight spaces around lugs and rack mounts.
