Which Stick Does What?

Be an expert next time your standing in-front of that brick of sticks in your local music store.

First pick your wood. After all, it's the wood that makes it good.

Maple
Light, flexible, high energy absorption

Hickory
most common, decent energy absorption, flexible, balanced

Oak
densest, strong, poor energy absorption

note: don't buy sticks that don't tell you what they're made of


Next figure out which tip you need. After all, it's the shape that makes it good.

nylon
bringing out cymbals, better rebound, studio work, electric kits, tip may fall off

wood
most common, but may chip

Next figure out what size you need. After all, size does matter.

7a - thin, light, softer sound - jazz, younger players

5a - most common, medium thickness, rock

2b/5b - louder, thicker

Also note, before you go blaming all your problems on your sticks, it might be you! Get a technique check at Drumalesson and schedule a live quick session with one of our instructors.