How popular isVic Firth?
In September 2026, people searched for Vic Firth by name about 110 times in New Zealand, a 57.1% increase from the previous year. These searches made up 22.9% of all New Zealand stick bag brand searches, placing Vic Firth second out of four brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stick bag brands, Vic Firth appeared in all answers.
Vic Firth is the second most searched of 4 competitors.
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Top stick bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Vic Firth appeared in all four answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stick bag brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stick bag brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stick bag brand in New Zealand for drum sticks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best stick bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drum bag for sticks”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Which stick bag brands compete with Vic Firth?
Share of searches by month for Zildjian, Vic Firth, Meinl, Promark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zildjian | Vic Firth | Meinl | Promark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.2% | 17.1% | 19.5% | 12.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.2% | 19% | 15.5% | 10.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 19.6% | 17.4% | 10.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 29.4% | 13.7% | 9.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 21.3% | 14.9% | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 22.8% | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| May 2026 | 44.1% | 33.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.2% | 35.5% | 12.9% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 56% | 24% | 12% | 8% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 23.1% | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 50% | 22.9% | 14.6% | 12.5% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 50% | 240 | -31.4% | -3.8 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 22.9% | 110 | -26.7% | -0.2 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 14.6% | 70 | -12.5% | +2.3 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12.5% | 60 | -14.3% | +1.7 points |
1.
Zildjian50%
Held 1st. 240 estimated branded searches, -31.4% vs prior month. Share -3.8 points.
22.9%
Held 2nd. 110 estimated branded searches, -26.7% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
3.
Meinl14.6%
Held 3rd. 70 estimated branded searches, -12.5% vs prior month. Share +2.3 points.
4.
Promark12.5%
Held 4th. 60 estimated branded searches, -14.3% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
Compare popularity between Vic Firth and its closest rivals
Every comparison with Vic Firth
3 comparisons
How has branded search demand for Vic Firth changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
4 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Vic Firth in New Zealand rose from 70 to 110.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vic Firth’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand increased from 17.1% to 22.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vic Firth’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand peaked at 35.5% in June 2026 and was lowest at 16.3% in November 2025.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Vic Firth rose from 3rd to 2nd among stick bag brands in New Zealand.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stick bag brands in September 2026?
4 changes

In September 2026, Meinl gained share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 12.3% to 14.6%.

In September 2026, Promark gained share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 12.5%.

In September 2026, Zildjian lost share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 53.8% to 50%.

Vic Firth’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 35.5% to 22.9% in September 2026.
How are Vic Firth’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Vic Firth’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- vic firth
- vic firth drumsticks
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Where does Vic Firth compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stick bag brands | 2nd of 4 | 22.9% | Shown above |
| Drum stick brands | 2nd of 4 | 28.9% | Show ranking |

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