I'd like to suggest to all the young drummers out there, figure out what kind of stick your favorite drummer uses and start there. Learning to play drums should be fun and if playing the same sticks as one of your heros gets you inspired and excited then that's a good thing.
Rather than dive into the signature stick series, maybe try the basic elements Jared suggested. Weight, tip, shape exist without going for example, a synthetic/aluminium pair, straight from the off. Once you’ve found something you can handle and sounds right for you, maybe refine it by going signature, and all those guys also had to find their own best fit stick too! If you’re in a particular genre, church, marching, rock, metal etc, often there’s a desired sound you need to meet a specific requirement whether that be volume, agility or durability or all three and more. The major brands are even more conscious of quality these days and ‘matching pairs’ are more the standard to expect. I admire many drummers, whose styles are across the spectrum, so a single choice of stick doesn’t necessarily do it all. Besides, it’s what you are playing that will be what you’re judging not what another artist and a sound engineer present in a mix. Lastly, try out as many as you can or talk to other drummers to see how they came to their choice, sometimes it can be the ingredient which sets the best choice for you apart is by a trusted, personal recommendation.
The Promark Neil Peart Shira Kashi Oak sticks and the Vater Stewart Copeland standard Hickory have been my favorites so far! The tip on the SC has been my favorite so far, it kinda almost looks like an acorn tip but slightly more ovaled!
Drumeo, do you have any advise on sticks for an electronic drum set? I play in my church band and they have an electronic drum set. Any advise would be great!
Adam Krail You can use the same sticks you would use for your acoustic set. I use my Regal Tip American Hickory - Rock sticks with nylon tip on my electronic kit. Same sticks I use in my rock band when gigging on an acoustic kit.
Personally I always practice with heavier sticks to build up my strength and perform with lighter sticks which really help because I then find out can play faster and more consistently.
I've only ever played with 5A's because that's what every other drummer I knew played with. I really should explore more. I did recently switch to nylon tip though, and I'm liking those much better.
What genre do you play? I play metal and I found great success with a random pair of 7A's, it feels like a shot of adrenaline to play them after 5A UPDATE after a month, light sticks for speed are not the move! I just got some 2B and marching sticks, finger technique with those has gotten me to 275bpm. Hoping to break 300 soon. Metal bros, get heavy sticks.
After about 7 years of playing ProMark, I switched to Vater and have been satisfied ever since. Vic Firth will also do in a pinch, but my Vater Los Angeles 5A’s never disappoint for pretty much any style on the kit.
this is literally the info I was looking for, thank you @drumeo video was still great and very informative but this piece of info added would take it from a great video to an excellent video imo
The ones I use are the Promark 7A Firegrip sticks (for more jazz and funky stuff) and the Abe Cunningham signature Promark sticks (for heavier playing). Both are awesome feeling in their own way!
The sound on a ride cymbal is a big factor for me, and it's amazing how much difference there is from one tip shape to another, or different weights and tapers. When I choose sticks, I'm there in the drum shop hitting a ride cymbal, just as important as the practice pad. Oh and by the way, different rides will respond differently to the various tip shapes, so you gotta find a ride similar to the one you play. So many variables in drumming... LOL
Good video. After 33 years of playing Pro Mark 747 oak sticks, I had to re-evaulate my stick choice last month. I made a change, and it was based on something that I dont think was mentioned by Jared: Material. I used to play heavy oak, but my issue nowadays was with cramping in my hands and wrists. I didnt want to lose that ingrained (ha!) feel of the width and length of wood that my hands knew so well, so I went with a lighter wood, but same dimensions: Hickory. The 747s have them in both. Major difference, and for the better. I have very happy hands now. Material choice is a major factor. What type of wood, or no wood at all even. 👍👍☺☺
After a few years of trying out different sticks, I’ve figured out that a larger stick is more comfortable to me. I also decided I prefer the tone I get from nylon tips. So I’ve found that the Vic Firth 5B Nylon sticks work best for me.
I am currently playing with a pack of six 5BN’s. I will be switching back to 5AN ASAP when they get worn because I’m honestly worried about destroying my entire kit. The difference in width and heaviness is insane. I do really like using the 5B on practice pad though to develop forearms.
I mostly use 5As or 5Bs (before I used to play 2Bs) by either VF or ProMark. I like both nylon and wood tip, but nylon gets special points for durability. Also, lately I've been very fond of ProMark's Firegrain and Active Grip. The former is super durable and the latter feels very stable in hand and it doesn't slip.
I have 3 sticks that I use, depending on the environment that I am playing. Playing at church- Vic Firth 8XD General purpose- Vater Gospel 5A Live gigs (rock/blues)- RegalTip Anarchy-X
I´ve use Zildjians 3A wood for years and I´d recommend to anybody, because it´s an amazing stick! It has a ball tip, short neck and about 16" long. I play rock and metal music and the stick just loves the abuse! 😎 I have used Mike Mangini´s signature from Zildjian, a pretty heavy stick but I used for the practice pad at home. I´d recommend YOU try a heavier stick for the practice pad and a lighter stick for the drumkit! 🥁
Haven’t read every comment so apologies if someone already posted this. A great piece of advice I was given as a beginner was practise rudiments with sticks that are heavier than you like, then when you play your kit use lighter sticks and you get the benefit of faster play. Worked for me.
5B, acorn wood tip. I switch brands a lot depending on what they have on the particular music store I enter, but Vic Firth seem to be what works best for me.
7A because I don't like damaging or detuning my drums in one performance. I think it's the lighting and saturation/hue in post editing that affects how his tan looks, though.
@@russell_kberg1 A tip for heavy stick users: There is nothing good about destroying your equipment just to get the right impact sound. Often times it's a lacking of knowing how to tune your drums and play them properly that makes it feel wrong. If you need the weight of the sticks that badly in order to play properly, then it's literally like always having training wheels. Everyone has a preference, but I prefer to maintain more feel and less handicap. ;) I have broken 1 cymbal in the past 10 years because if this rule. That's one of many reasons. Are you also a professional instructor and performer? What are some actual tips or points you have from your field of experience? I mean, besides trying to belittle someone you don't know for the sake of attempting to feel superior in actually no realistic way whatsoever.
Christopher Gillman I said that 7a’s are chop sticks because I have very large hands and any smaller size than a 2b feels uncomfortable btw I’m 13 so by no means am I a professional at any thing besides hitting hard and I’m in no way trying to be “superior” because you can do what works best for you this is just what works for me. Also I play a heavy music that requires hard hitting. I am interested in what music you play. I believe that a drumstick depends on the user needs and what music they want to play
@@ChrisPhoenixMusic i can't grip properly a 7a because i have big band, i played 30 min with them and i had pain in my hands , i usually use 5b, now i m trying some different with the vater mike wengren signature. The size of the sticks depends also on the size of your hands
If you're detuning and damaging your drums from using heaver sticks, I'm sorry to say but either your equipment sucks or you're not using good technique
I main Pro Mark Shira Kashi 2B w/nylon tips Started trying out the Vic Firth American Classic Metal w/the red nylon tips. I also use sticks that are made in Mexico from milkweed wood. These are handmade, are much thicker and a bit heavier. They are made specially for a specific genre of music.
I have been playing for 6 months and have found a nice set of 5A drumsticks produced by a local company in Czech Republic called "Pellwood" . They are really well balanced and give good feedback when playing.
Considering I have only been playing now for only a couple of weeks and have tried several sticks. For some reason I keep coming back to these : Promark Rich Redmond ActiveGrip 595 Hickory Oval Wood Tip Drumsticks in Black - I actually purchased them off Ebay but I like the feel of them
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Thanks for the really informative video! I appreciate that you pointed out the nuances that can help us choose good sticks. I wish I knew some of this stuff before. Ah well, live and learn, I suppose. :) By the way, there's one more thing I've found quite important when choosing sticks - the grain. More precisely, its direction. The grain should run straight all the way through the stick, because if it's at an angle, the stick is more likely to crack along the grain line. This can happen even when the sticks are fairly new. As far as stick preference is concerned, I've gone through all sorts of sticks, depending on what I play. For softer music, I prefer Zildjian John Riley signatures, 5As (and its derivatives) for general use, and Vic Firth Gavin Harrison signatures for heavier music. Although I must admit I'm starting to find the latter a bit too heavy for my taste.
Vic Firth Steve Gadd, Alisso bamboo rack and Vic Firth Jazz Rake Brushes are my current sticks. All are good and long-lasting. I think Gadd's sticks are perfect because they have weight so I do not have to do very much to keep up the beat when heaviness keeps them bouncing pretty easily and so I don't break my fingers with hitting.
Depending on what I'm playing; ie classical, rock, marching, etc I use different sticks. Mainly I use Pro Mark 2B's Nylons or Acorns, Vic Firth American Classic 2B Nylons, or SFX Marching. Just really depends, but I tend to use heavier sticks.
I got a donner practice pad. It came with the sticks. I knew I couldn't buy the sticks and the pad in that mad space. lol. Hope you're having fund with your drumming still!
I am a fairly new drummer, and noticed my hands sweat alot when I practice. I had the set that came with the kit, but had trouble keeping a good grip on them. I now use the promark 5A with active grip, and love the way they feel and stay positioned.
Thank you for this video I am a first-time drummer. And I play r&b and jazz music I like the 5B drumsticks but sometime I go lighter. I never knew how to pick drumsticks thank you.
I used 5Bs for a while and then I tried the Vic Firth Extreme 5B. It's slightly longer but it makes all the difference. It makes ghost notes way way easier.
Thank you so much for this, Jared! I’m a rank beginner. Just took your drumming “first lesson” a few days ago. Have a few sticks from some really awesome players. Noticed that these heavier sticks give better “balance” vs. these cheap crap sticks that someone gave me. And the 5B Vic Firth seems to be the best. (Got them from the drummer in the band Queen Nation, THE best Queen tribute band out there) For me, this is a great new adventure after 50 years on guitar, so thank you very much!!!!
Not an easy question to answer. Vater 5B classic for warmup, and then it varies. My go-to sticks are either Vic Firth Jojo Mayer OR Vater Excel OR Vic Firth Steve Gadd signature. They are all hickory, all typically around 50g - 56g in weight, and all are shorter than 16" - which for some reason gives me the rebound and response that fits my stroke. The other sticks that work pretty well are Vic Firth Keith Moon signature, Vater Studio 1 and 2, and again - all these sticks are hickory and all are shorter than 16". Another big factor is the taper - the taper on all these give a great rebound, especially the Steve Gadd model. If I were forced to use a 16" stick, the best fit (so far) are the Vic Firth signature models for Dave Weckl and Nate Smith - for some reason, even though these are 16", they play very close to the shorter sticks I prefer. If I could only have one stick from among these, I can't really pick just one. It's probably a 3 way tie between the Vater Excel, the Vic Firth Steve Gadd, and the Vic Firth Jojo Mayer. Of these 3, the only one that comes in nylon tip is the VF Steve Gadd. My advice would be to not forget about length and taper - you might find that you need to try some sticks that are not the typical 16" length and maybe not the average taper from butt to tip before you find something that really fits your playing technique.
A good way to know what sticks are good: go to the music shop, wander to the drumstick shelf, start with some 5As and try some rudiments on a nearby practice pad or even a nearby kit. Try different brands, different tips, different sizes and weights, give it all a spin. I myself settled on Vater LAs, but I know that it's not for everyone :) Just like shoes, you'll only know it fits if you give them a try and see if they're to your liking in-person
I use 5A nylon tip sticks at my church. Though I practice with 2B wood tip sticks. I eventually plan to use these at the church but 5A sticks are better for faster songs and slower songs.
I’m new to drumming after playing guitar for 20 years. Bought a 5-piece Pearl Roadshow and pretty much upgraded everything but the shells, stands, and rims/hoop. Aquarian Response 2’s for batters and Classic Clears for resos. Hi-Velocity snare batter/Classic Clear snare side (puresound custom 20 wires). SuperKick II bass batter/Regulator reso. I got Sabian XSR and SR2 cymbals. Pearl P-932 pedal/H-930 hi-hat stand. Getting a Spinal G throne soon. Anyways,………. for sticks, I ended up getting Promark Firegrain Rebound 5A’s. Mainly because they look awesome. They also ended up feeling really great (smooooooth) in the hands. They are made from roasted hickory. I’ve had my kit for a few weeks now and I’ve finally got everything sounding good and setup well enough for now when I decided to grab the Pearl sticks that came with the Roadshow. I believe they are maple and man, what an unexpected difference in tone all around! Much brighter than the Firegrains. I was pretty surprised that different woods would have that much of an affect on the tone of everything. Especially the cymbals. I suppose 20 years of electric guitar had influenced my thinking of tone woods. Being an acoustic drum kit, tone woods should have been obvious. Tone wood certainly exists in acoustic guitars so why not drums? Anyway, again,……. Just thought I’d share my first steps into drumming.
Many years ago when I hadn't been playing in bands all that long, I noticed these nylon tip sticks in a shop and thought I'd try them out. They were Regal Tip Jazz and i LOVED them ! They just seemed so right for me. But - they were a bit expensive and harder to find, so I carried on trying others - - until one day years later I saw them in a drum shop again and decided, I'm getting those sticks and I'm Sticking to them ! They are my absolute faves. But I mostly use the Rock model now altho I always keep the Jazz handy.
I've recently discovered the promark Joey Jordisan signature sticks, they're about a 5a size but about twice as heavy as they look, so they're dainty but powerful. It was an accidental discovery but I'm sold.
Went through the phase of looking for sticks. Ended up with Vater Los Angles 5A's. I am sure people would say I should use something else, but these just feel right in my hands.
I recommend going through the vic firth signature series. My faves are Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, Tommy Igoe, Chris Coleman, Tony Royster. Abe Laboriel Jr. has a very unique signature stick that is worth checking out. Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Benny Greb are ones I other drummers have told me are awesome.
Cameron Ferguson, There was some Vic Firth signature sticks at my local music store. They actually feel really great. Too bad I didn't have money on me at the time.
Regal Tip American Hickory - Rock. I switch off between wood and nylon depending on the band. I've been using these sticks for decades. I hope Regal Tip keeps making them as I've tried other sticks, but always come back to these.
Light weight and wood acorn tip. Since I'm old and the oils in my skin are not there as much, I buy a rubber grip coated stick so I don't throw them into the crowd as often. :D .
well after years of trying sticks ive found three I use, love the Vic Firth Abe Laboriel jr. stick, love the feel ,thicker and easy to grip, the length and the tip, then I like Pro Mark Anton Fig for some things. and finally for jazz, funk, lighter playing I really like Innovative Percussion John JR Robinson sticks....
Been using a Vicfirth 5B Nylon teardrop tip.. It lasted for 3 years before it finally broke in half.. VERY VERY durable i would say and ALSO it depends on how you play. MY genre is mostly rock / Hard rock / JROCK / Drum and bass / dubstep in my music preference.
When I first started & didn't know what to choose, I was given 5B's. My favorite stick, been using them for years, are the ProMark 747's. Occasionally I'll throw in Vic Firth's Buddy Rich Signature stick, but 90% of the time, it's the 747's.
VATER MANHATTAN 7AW Wood tip!! Everwished that if only 7a were longer... This is that stick. The extra length gives a beautiful weight/balance and feel in the hand. The most versatile stick I've ever played with. Super soft or super loud no problem. Still a lighter weight stick but the extra length means you can get whip crakin' rimshots while still being unrestricted in speed. Can't recommend enough! I low wood tip! I can't stand what nylon tip does to my cymbals and skins.
I use Drumeo sticks because my husband signed up for lifetime lessons...😂 My son was with us when we picked out our kit, he got Silver painted Zildjian simply because they were cool looking.
Jared, I love using 7A’s with a wood tip for Jazz and Light Rock tunes. I tend to go to a 5B for heavier Rock songs. For Marching sticks I prefer a stick with a diameter around .700. My stick brand of preference is Promark. I’ve also occasionally used Vic Firth and a long time ago used Regal Tip.
I use a very light and thin pair of nylon-tipped Vic Firth sticks, because I like to be able to put a lot of force in my hits while not overpowering anything. At mic-checks, I play just as loud as I will live because that way even if I do get into a song live, it's not cutting through the mix. They help me to really have a big presence live while not having to worry about sound, and also making light cymbal-work real easy. If they weren't such a light and versatile stick, I would prefer a wood tip any other time. [PS: The way I learned to pitch-match sticks back in my drumline days was to strike them both against each other in the same places and listen to the tone. If one sounds more hollow or stiff than the other, then they aren't well matched.]
I was using 5A's and 5B's (VF or PM) then I saw a random pair of Mike Portnoy PM TX420N's on the desk at Guitar Center and they practically looked like they were designed for me. Shaft is a lil thinner than a 5A but the taper and tip are fat for lotso ride/bell articulation. They are a lil more brittle but worth it for me. They both fly and pound, love em
I was always the Vic Firth guy, I used to play with kind of Chris Coleman tipe of sticks... but then I picked Vater 8A Sugar Maple stick and I couldn't help my self. Works great for snare, drum set and orchestra as well. Love that sticks so much, They are light, lenght and weight is such a perfect and they sounds amazing on cymbals as well. Your hands are going to feel so relaxed playing with those stick. I highly recommend those drumsticks.
5b's are probably have the most utility. I'm biased as a 5B player (Ahead), but I've used them in jazz, rock, and metal and have been able to easily control Dynamics and speeds.🤘🏽
I use Vic Firth, but my drumsticks depend on the genre I'm playing. For jazz y use American Sound 8D on the right hand (for a great ride sound) and American Classic 8D on the left hand. For Rock, Metal, etc. I use American Classic 85A, they just feel great. For Funk, Fusion, etc. I use American Concept Freestyle 7A, that extra length really helps me in those genres. For Latin I use American Heritage 5A, I usually use drumsticks with a smaller diameter, but the maple wood makes them feel really light. The mallets I use are the Promark Multipurpose Felt Mallet, they work well for any style I play. I always have 2 pairs of brushes on my stick bag, so I can choose the correct sound for what I'm playing, those pairs are the Vic Firth Split Brushes (which offer a lighter sound) and the Vic Firth Live Wire Brushes (which offer a heavier sound). And I don't like to use rods/routes, but it is always convenient to have one pair in your stick bag, I use the iconic Promark Hot Rods.
I got a pair or hickory sticks. 5A, acorn wood tip. I actually sanded down the shaft so that I could grip better. I usually just play things for concert band, I use bullet nylon tipped 5B for marching band. I play snare, so I try to be more versatile in how I use sticks.
Jared: I have used Regal Tip Rock and 5B for heavy rock for over 30 years. Nylon tip last longer. I found with wood tips, the actual tip splinters faster because the grain is only 1/4 long. Regal Tip, Nylon Tip Rock. And as far as having a perfect matching set is bull. We keep all our sticks in a stick bag right, Oh No what stick went with what stick. You proved it by opening the video and pouring out the sticks. Later.
Vic Virth 5a barral tip. They won’t disappear. Sometimes hard to find but I will also use the regular acorn style that’s easy to find. I just really love barrel tip all wood always
My new favorite is Vic Firth 5B Hickory Double Glazed American Classic wood tip. Old fav (still a fav) was Regal Tip of same size, material and tip but got tired of trying to find them as they are frequently out of stock.
Jared since I am a D’Addario Education Collective teacher I use Promark. I prefer both the Firegrain and Select Balance, 5A diameter. When parents ask me what drumstick should they buy for their child I direct them to the appropriate size and model Promark stick. Since I played Vic Firth for about eight years if a student comes in with these sticks, I always compliment them and mention that Vic Firth is also a great quality product. Thanks for the great lesson. Love the cool Drummer shirt!
My top pics at the moment are: - Vic Firth X55A's for all around chops - Vic Firth X5BN's for the really heavy stuff - Vic Firth Questlove Signatures (with the natural finish) for jazz and pit playing Obviously, I have pretty short arms, so the extra length of those sticks is super nice for my playing.
I like the longer sticks too! Though, oddly enough, for the opposite reason; I'm a bit taller than average and the longer ones feel more "proportionate" to my reach.
I choose my drumsticks very scientifically, When i was 13 i walked into the music store and saw a pair called "Whacker" and since then my go to drumsticks have been the vic firth SD7 whacker.
I practice with Vic Firth marching sticks- MS1 or MS5. :-). Due to this I find 2Bs comfy. A perfectly weight matched-to the 100th of a gram (luck)-pair of Los Cabos red hickory 7As are nice, too- I would never use these on anything but a practice pad due to their perfection. An old pair of Vater Rikki Rocket “Bottle Rocket” sticks with a concave grip are very cool, too.
I mainly play worship services and I use Vater 5A wooden barrel tip. I love the way they sound on my cymbals, granted, I did get the cymbals and sticks from one of my favorite drummers who uses them on tour...sooo
I'm a new drummer, and I decided to get the vater 908 drumsticks. They have a nice weight to them, they feel nice, and for my first pair I already love them when playing my E-kit or the practice pad!
I used to play with somekind brand of maple 7A drumsticks with nylon tips. I have been doing that for years. I had a ton of them, and broke all of them. So, this year I am playing with 7AN drumsticks in hickory with wood tips (Vic Firth) and it changes the feel.
Jared, you didn't mention the type of wood in the sticks: oak, Hickory, etc... Incredibly, I have an original pair of sticks , oak with nylon tips that I used 52 years ago while playing in a Garage Band in 1966-1969. I'm 69 YO now, and have returned to playing drums as a retirement Hobby and pleasure. This is after a 51 YEAR Hiatus. Just upgraded my Kit (in my day wwe referred to the drums as a drum set), to a Used PDP Concept Maple 6 piece kit , replacing my wife gifted for Xmas 2018 - Gammon kit which I past off to my 4 year old Grandson. I still had those Oak Sticks!!!! Now they are getting beat up, and looking to experiment with different sticks. I got a pair of Hickory 5A for Xmas in 2020 (it has been engraved with my Granddaughter's name and mine [Poppi]). They are so much lighter than the Oak sticks and no Nylon. IMO, as a only a Recreational player, as you say, there is a difference in the Cymbal (and drums) play / sound with the Oak / nylon tipped, and the new Hckory / normal tip sticks. Well, I have the time now being retyired to Experiment. BTW, U changed the batter heads on the PDPs to Evans G2 Coated.... That combo achieves that nice DOOOO, DUUUU sound you reger to in other videos. A Drum Stiore Tech told me that would play very nicely with the Maple drums.......he was right. Be well all.
My favorite pair of sticks are the ones that aren't broken yet
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I was gonna write that😂
I'd like to suggest to all the young drummers out there, figure out what kind of stick your favorite drummer uses and start there. Learning to play drums should be fun and if playing the same sticks as one of your heros gets you inspired and excited then that's a good thing.
Rather than dive into the signature stick series, maybe try the basic elements Jared suggested. Weight, tip, shape exist without going for example, a synthetic/aluminium pair, straight from the off. Once you’ve found something you can handle and sounds right for you, maybe refine it by going signature, and all those guys also had to find their own best fit stick too! If you’re in a particular genre, church, marching, rock, metal etc, often there’s a desired sound you need to meet a specific requirement whether that be volume, agility or durability or all three and more. The major brands are even more conscious of quality these days and ‘matching pairs’ are more the standard to expect. I admire many drummers, whose styles are across the spectrum, so a single choice of stick doesn’t necessarily do it all. Besides, it’s what you are playing that will be what you’re judging not what another artist and a sound engineer present in a mix. Lastly, try out as many as you can or talk to other drummers to see how they came to their choice, sometimes it can be the ingredient which sets the best choice for you apart is by a trusted, personal recommendation.
T RopE I could not agree more I started on 2b’s and I still use them till this day
....Unless your favorite drummer is Gavin Harrison and he's playing with those massive 0.63" x 17" jungle clubs.... honest to God.
Absolutely.....I pretty much love 7a coated tip sticks
The Promark Neil Peart Shira Kashi Oak sticks and the Vater Stewart Copeland standard Hickory have been my favorites so far! The tip on the SC has been my favorite so far, it kinda almost looks like an acorn tip but slightly more ovaled!
Lots of great comments, thank you all so much for the support. - Jared
Drumeo, do you have any advise on sticks for an electronic drum set? I play in my church band and they have an electronic drum set. Any advise would be great!
Adam Krail You can use the same sticks you would use for your acoustic set. I use my Regal Tip American Hickory - Rock sticks with nylon tip on my electronic kit. Same sticks I use in my rock band when gigging on an acoustic kit.
Jared you still in Vancouver ? i lived in North Van For Many years Wynona Cresent !
I use vic firth sticks
@@maprow for rock/metal, i love vic firth metal n’s.
Actually, at the moment, chopsticks.. Haven’t got around to soundproofing the room.. 😂😂😂
Hahaha
Chopsticks yeah, but light Panada Express, or heavier Pei Wei's?
I DID NOT EXPECT THIS COMMENT 😂😂
@@uk7769 HAHAHQHQU 😂😂😂😂 I can't
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just give me a pair of 5A's and im cool lol
5Bs Plz!
right
@@steeezyjoey too thick for me.
love my 7A's
@@halbgefressen9768 7A all the time
0:22 Jared knew he was gonna have to pick them up
*sigh* crap.
Jared looks like he is auditioning for a character in Lost 😆😆😆
Graha
LOST is the best TV show of all time. My favorite show is rvb
Wtf is a lost?
Personally I always practice with heavier sticks to build up my strength and perform with lighter sticks which really help because I then find out can play faster and more consistently.
When I get used to heavier sticks and go to light sticks I'm usually out of control for a while
@@gurnblanstein9816 gotta learn to have a have a balance and know when yo switch
for some reason i imagined rock lee tossing his weights away vs Gaara lmao
I've only ever played with 5A's because that's what every other drummer I knew played with. I really should explore more. I did recently switch to nylon tip though, and I'm liking those much better.
What genre do you play? I play metal and I found great success with a random pair of 7A's, it feels like a shot of adrenaline to play them after 5A
UPDATE after a month, light sticks for speed are not the move! I just got some 2B and marching sticks, finger technique with those has gotten me to 275bpm. Hoping to break 300 soon. Metal bros, get heavy sticks.
@@falcononeniner9896 I play Rock, and Funk mostly, but trying to learn some of everything. Still using 5A’s but also liking 5B’s sometimes.
After about 7 years of playing ProMark, I switched to Vater and have been satisfied ever since. Vic Firth will also do in a pinch, but my Vater Los Angeles 5A’s never disappoint for pretty much any style on the kit.
For new players, you should have pointed out that 5A is pretty much the most popular for drum set, followed closely by 5B.
this is literally the info I was looking for, thank you
@drumeo video was still great and very informative but this piece of info added would take it from a great video to an excellent video imo
So when I stumbled into some 5As totally by accident that was a good choice. Thank god!
Walk in, say “5A”. And before your next visit to a shop have a think about all of this.
and in between there is my favourite, 55A (Vic Firth), which I've been using for more than a decade for general rock / hard rock drumming!
The ones I use are the Promark 7A Firegrip sticks (for more jazz and funky stuff) and the Abe Cunningham signature Promark sticks (for heavier playing). Both are awesome feeling in their own way!
The sound on a ride cymbal is a big factor for me, and it's amazing how much difference there is from one tip shape to another, or different weights and tapers. When I choose sticks, I'm there in the drum shop hitting a ride cymbal, just as important as the practice pad. Oh and by the way, different rides will respond differently to the various tip shapes, so you gotta find a ride similar to the one you play. So many variables in drumming... LOL
Good video. After 33 years of playing Pro Mark 747 oak sticks, I had to re-evaulate my stick choice last month. I made a change, and it was based on something that I dont think was mentioned by Jared: Material. I used to play heavy oak, but my issue nowadays was with cramping in my hands and wrists. I didnt want to lose that ingrained (ha!) feel of the width and length of wood that my hands knew so well, so I went with a lighter wood, but same dimensions: Hickory. The 747s have them in both.
Major difference, and for the better. I have very happy hands now.
Material choice is a major factor. What type of wood, or no wood at all even. 👍👍☺☺
I use the Promark Active grip Rebound 5A. They have been awesome. I also use the Promark 747 oak. Those are pretty awesome.
After a few years of trying out different sticks, I’ve figured out that a larger stick is more comfortable to me. I also decided I prefer the tone I get from nylon tips. So I’ve found that the Vic Firth 5B Nylon sticks work best for me.
Still experimenting here, and so far I also prefer Vic Firth 5BN. I could use a thicker grip though, so next up is some 2BN sticks.
I am currently playing with a pack of six 5BN’s. I will be switching back to 5AN ASAP when they get worn because I’m honestly worried about destroying my entire kit. The difference in width and heaviness is insane. I do really like using the 5B on practice pad though to develop forearms.
Anyone here also uses 7A?
I mostly use 5As or 5Bs (before I used to play 2Bs) by either VF or ProMark. I like both nylon and wood tip, but nylon gets special points for durability. Also, lately I've been very fond of ProMark's Firegrain and Active Grip. The former is super durable and the latter feels very stable in hand and it doesn't slip.
I have 3 sticks that I use, depending on the environment that I am playing.
Playing at church- Vic Firth 8XD
General purpose- Vater Gospel 5A
Live gigs (rock/blues)- RegalTip Anarchy-X
I´ve use Zildjians 3A wood for years and I´d recommend to anybody, because it´s an amazing stick! It has a ball tip, short neck and about 16" long. I play rock and metal music and the stick just loves the abuse! 😎 I have used Mike Mangini´s signature from Zildjian, a pretty heavy stick but I used for the practice pad at home. I´d recommend YOU try a heavier stick for the practice pad and a lighter stick for the drumkit! 🥁
Every day that passes jared gets more orange, i think he's the new trump
hes building a wall around drumeo and making you pay for it xD
R X pretty accurate though
i was about to comment that...
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My favorite pair of drum sticks are the vic firth 5B nylon tip sticks
I always use 5B vic firth's, but i sometimes experiment with extra pairs or sticks to see if i like something better
Haven’t read every comment so apologies if someone already posted this. A great piece of advice I was given as a beginner was practise rudiments with sticks that are heavier than you like, then when you play your kit use lighter sticks and you get the benefit of faster play. Worked for me.
Zildjian Travis Barker signature sticks. I just like their weight and feel. easy to roll with
CrazySwipes not my thing to heavy and long for me
The perfect length, weight and feel!
5B, acorn wood tip. I switch brands a lot depending on what they have on the particular music store I enter, but Vic Firth seem to be what works best for me.
7A because I don't like damaging or detuning my drums in one performance.
I think it's the lighting and saturation/hue in post editing that affects how his tan looks, though.
Christopher Gillman 7A’s to me are literally chop sticks
@@russell_kberg1 A tip for heavy stick users: There is nothing good about destroying your equipment just to get the right impact sound. Often times it's a lacking of knowing how to tune your drums and play them properly that makes it feel wrong. If you need the weight of the sticks that badly in order to play properly, then it's literally like always having training wheels. Everyone has a preference, but I prefer to maintain more feel and less handicap. ;)
I have broken 1 cymbal in the past 10 years because if this rule. That's one of many reasons.
Are you also a professional instructor and performer? What are some actual tips or points you have from your field of experience? I mean, besides trying to belittle someone you don't know for the sake of attempting to feel superior in actually no realistic way whatsoever.
Christopher Gillman I said that 7a’s are chop sticks because I have very large hands and any smaller size than a 2b feels uncomfortable btw I’m 13 so by no means am I a professional at any thing besides hitting hard and I’m in no way trying to be “superior” because you can do what works best for you this is just what works for me. Also I play a heavy music that requires hard hitting. I am interested in what music you play. I believe that a drumstick depends on the user needs and what music they want to play
@@ChrisPhoenixMusic i can't grip properly a 7a because i have big band, i played 30 min with them and i had pain in my hands , i usually use 5b, now i m trying some different with the vater mike wengren signature.
The size of the sticks depends also on the size of your hands
If you're detuning and damaging your drums from using heaver sticks, I'm sorry to say but either your equipment sucks or you're not using good technique
I main Pro Mark Shira Kashi 2B w/nylon tips
Started trying out the Vic Firth American Classic Metal w/the red nylon tips.
I also use sticks that are made in Mexico from milkweed wood. These are handmade, are much thicker and a bit heavier. They are made specially for a specific genre of music.
Basic 5As for me. I'll start messing around with different types of sticks once I'm better at actually playing the drums. :-)
I have been playing for 6 months and have found a nice set of 5A drumsticks produced by a local company in Czech Republic called "Pellwood" . They are really well balanced and give good feedback when playing.
I've been playing for five years and personally I prefer the 7a's to the 5a's because it's much better for my rudiments and getting around the kit
Considering I have only been playing now for only a couple of weeks and have tried several sticks. For some reason I keep coming back to these : Promark Rich Redmond ActiveGrip 595 Hickory Oval Wood Tip Drumsticks in Black - I actually purchased them off Ebay but I like the feel of them
Thanks for the really informative video! I appreciate that you pointed out the nuances that can help us choose good sticks. I wish I knew some of this stuff before. Ah well, live and learn, I suppose. :)
By the way, there's one more thing I've found quite important when choosing sticks - the grain. More precisely, its direction. The grain should run straight all the way through the stick, because if it's at an angle, the stick is more likely to crack along the grain line. This can happen even when the sticks are fairly new.
As far as stick preference is concerned, I've gone through all sorts of sticks, depending on what I play. For softer music, I prefer Zildjian John Riley signatures, 5As (and its derivatives) for general use, and Vic Firth Gavin Harrison signatures for heavier music. Although I must admit I'm starting to find the latter a bit too heavy for my taste.
You are very welcome, thanks for watching!
Vic firth 5a will always be my favourite sticks!
Promark 7A w/ nylon tips when I use wood but for the last several years I've been playing Ahead 7A aluminum sticks.
Vic Firth Steve Gadd, Alisso bamboo rack and Vic Firth Jazz Rake Brushes are my current sticks. All are good and long-lasting.
I think Gadd's sticks are perfect because they have weight so I do not have to do very much to keep up the beat when heaviness keeps them bouncing pretty easily and so I don't break my fingers with hitting.
I just love vic firth 5an ( nilon tip) they are just really amazing sticks
Depending on what I'm playing; ie classical, rock, marching, etc I use different sticks. Mainly I use Pro Mark 2B's Nylons or Acorns, Vic Firth American Classic 2B Nylons, or SFX Marching. Just really depends, but I tend to use heavier sticks.
I've just ordered my practice pad and nearly got lost in ebay for searching the sticks. I choose 5A to start with :)
I got a donner practice pad. It came with the sticks. I knew I couldn't buy the sticks and the pad in that mad space. lol. Hope you're having fund with your drumming still!
I am a fairly new drummer, and noticed my hands sweat alot when I practice. I had the set that came with the kit, but had trouble keeping a good grip on them. I now use the promark 5A with active grip, and love the way they feel and stay positioned.
5A nylon Vic Firth are great for church uses!
Rahmarni Watson I've been looking for a good stick for church thanks
My church is quite restrained - I use promark 7a nylon. But it's up to you - I don't like to be too loud in church!
Aaron Petersen Your welcome bro
Chris Bro, its completely up to you
The stick just last about 3-4 weeks on Sundays thats why i recommended
That’s my stick of choice.
Thank you for this video I am a first-time drummer. And I play r&b and jazz music I like the 5B drumsticks but sometime I go lighter. I never knew how to pick drumsticks thank you.
Vic 55As were my preferred, but the durability was a bit lacking so I've been using PromMark 5bs for a while now.
promark 5bs man. cant go wrong
I used 5Bs for a while and then I tried the Vic Firth Extreme 5B. It's slightly longer but it makes all the difference. It makes ghost notes way way easier.
the japanese oak adds durability without having to sacrifice size
Thank you so much for this, Jared! I’m a rank beginner. Just took your drumming “first lesson” a few days ago. Have a few sticks from some really awesome players. Noticed that these heavier sticks give better “balance” vs. these cheap crap sticks that someone gave me. And the 5B Vic Firth seems to be the best. (Got them from the drummer in the band Queen Nation, THE best Queen tribute band out there) For me, this is a great new adventure after 50 years on guitar, so thank you very much!!!!
I Used 5A Maple Sticks Before. 5A sticks are my most favorite types of sticks 😊💪👍💕💕.
Not an easy question to answer. Vater 5B classic for warmup, and then it varies. My go-to sticks are either Vic Firth Jojo Mayer OR Vater Excel OR Vic Firth Steve Gadd signature. They are all hickory, all typically around 50g - 56g in weight, and all are shorter than 16" - which for some reason gives me the rebound and response that fits my stroke. The other sticks that work pretty well are Vic Firth Keith Moon signature, Vater Studio 1 and 2, and again - all these sticks are hickory and all are shorter than 16". Another big factor is the taper - the taper on all these give a great rebound, especially the Steve Gadd model. If I were forced to use a 16" stick, the best fit (so far) are the Vic Firth signature models for Dave Weckl and Nate Smith - for some reason, even though these are 16", they play very close to the shorter sticks I prefer. If I could only have one stick from among these, I can't really pick just one. It's probably a 3 way tie between the Vater Excel, the Vic Firth Steve Gadd, and the Vic Firth Jojo Mayer. Of these 3, the only one that comes in nylon tip is the VF Steve Gadd. My advice would be to not forget about length and taper - you might find that you need to try some sticks that are not the typical 16" length and maybe not the average taper from butt to tip before you find something that really fits your playing technique.
I use Vic Firth x55a or promark 747, always wood tip.
A good way to know what sticks are good: go to the music shop, wander to the drumstick shelf, start with some 5As and try some rudiments on a nearby practice pad or even a nearby kit. Try different brands, different tips, different sizes and weights, give it all a spin.
I myself settled on Vater LAs, but I know that it's not for everyone :) Just like shoes, you'll only know it fits if you give them a try and see if they're to your liking in-person
I use 5A nylon tip sticks at my church. Though I practice with 2B wood tip sticks. I eventually plan to use these at the church but 5A sticks are better for faster songs and slower songs.
I’m new to drumming after playing guitar for 20 years. Bought a 5-piece Pearl Roadshow and pretty much upgraded everything but the shells, stands, and rims/hoop. Aquarian Response 2’s for batters and Classic Clears for resos. Hi-Velocity snare batter/Classic Clear snare side (puresound custom 20 wires). SuperKick II bass batter/Regulator reso. I got Sabian XSR and SR2 cymbals. Pearl P-932 pedal/H-930 hi-hat stand. Getting a Spinal G throne soon. Anyways,………. for sticks, I ended up getting Promark Firegrain Rebound 5A’s. Mainly because they look awesome. They also ended up feeling really great (smooooooth) in the hands. They are made from roasted hickory. I’ve had my kit for a few weeks now and I’ve finally got everything sounding good and setup well enough for now when I decided to grab the Pearl sticks that came with the Roadshow. I believe they are maple and man, what an unexpected difference in tone all around! Much brighter than the Firegrains. I was pretty surprised that different woods would have that much of an affect on the tone of everything. Especially the cymbals. I suppose 20 years of electric guitar had influenced my thinking of tone woods. Being an acoustic drum kit, tone woods should have been obvious. Tone wood certainly exists in acoustic guitars so why not drums? Anyway, again,……. Just thought I’d share my first steps into drumming.
I love my extreme 5a nylon tips but i would love to try an extreme 3a if vic firth ever come out with one
Many years ago when I hadn't been playing in bands all that long, I noticed these nylon tip sticks in a shop and thought I'd try them out. They were Regal Tip Jazz and i LOVED them ! They just seemed so right for me. But - they were a bit expensive and harder to find, so I carried on trying others - - until one day years later I saw them in a drum shop again and decided, I'm getting those sticks and I'm Sticking to them ! They are my absolute faves. But I mostly use the Rock model now altho I always keep the Jazz handy.
I use the vic Firth 8DN. The “n” meaning nylon
I've recently discovered the promark Joey Jordisan signature sticks, they're about a 5a size but about twice as heavy as they look, so they're dainty but powerful. It was an accidental discovery but I'm sold.
Promark 5b!
Went through the phase of looking for sticks. Ended up with Vater Los Angles 5A's. I am sure people would say I should use something else, but these just feel right in my hands.
I recommend going through the vic firth signature series. My faves are Thomas Lang, Jojo Mayer, Tommy Igoe, Chris Coleman, Tony Royster. Abe Laboriel Jr. has a very unique signature stick that is worth checking out. Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Benny Greb are ones I other drummers have told me are awesome.
Cameron Ferguson, There was some Vic Firth signature sticks at my local music store. They actually feel really great. Too bad I didn't have money on me at the time.
Cameron Ferguson
There’s no such thing as “very unique”.
Regal Tip American Hickory - Rock. I switch off between wood and nylon depending on the band. I've been using these sticks for decades. I hope Regal Tip keeps making them as I've tried other sticks, but always come back to these.
maprow Regal Tip is the best I've used as well.
Zildjian 7a
Light weight and wood acorn tip. Since I'm old and the oils in my skin are not there as much, I buy a rubber grip coated stick so I don't throw them into the crowd as often. :D .
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Sai karthik Krishna Kumar I did
well after years of trying sticks ive found three I use, love the Vic Firth Abe Laboriel jr. stick, love the feel ,thicker and easy to grip, the length and the tip, then I like Pro Mark Anton Fig for some things. and finally for jazz, funk, lighter playing I really like Innovative Percussion John JR Robinson sticks....
Been using a Vicfirth 5B Nylon teardrop tip..
It lasted for 3 years before it finally broke in half..
VERY VERY durable i would say and ALSO it depends on how you play.
MY genre is mostly rock / Hard rock / JROCK / Drum and bass / dubstep in my music preference.
When I first started & didn't know what to choose, I was given 5B's. My favorite stick, been using them for years, are the ProMark 747's. Occasionally I'll throw in Vic Firth's Buddy Rich Signature stick, but 90% of the time, it's the 747's.
Choosing sticks is quite the dilemma
Ha ikr
VATER MANHATTAN 7AW Wood tip!! Everwished that if only 7a were longer... This is that stick. The extra length gives a beautiful weight/balance and feel in the hand.
The most versatile stick I've ever played with. Super soft or super loud no problem. Still a lighter weight stick but the extra length means you can get whip crakin' rimshots while still being unrestricted in speed. Can't recommend enough! I low wood tip! I can't stand what nylon tip does to my cymbals and skins.
Jared had me rolling 😂😂 😂😂😂 😂😂💀😂💀😭😂😂😂😂 😂😂 😂 he just poured all of the drumsticks on his set 🤣🤣😂🤣😂
I use Drumeo sticks because my husband signed up for lifetime lessons...😂
My son was with us when we picked out our kit, he got Silver painted Zildjian simply because they were cool looking.
Vater 5b nylon tip
Matt Dunn those 5b nylons lasted me like 6 months
Vater 5B's yes!! but I like the wooden tip better :P
Same here!
Nice video!
7A american classic - vic firth, it's the best for drumming!
But practising on the pad I prefer thicker 5B
i use 7a vic firth drumsticks 👌🏽
Luke How long have you been playing and what music do you play?
Viktor Bjornstad_Drums2nd : i have been playing for like a year and i play mostly rock music.
Luke Nice, rock only or also like metal?
Viktor Bjornstad_Drums2nd : only rock
Jared, I love using 7A’s with a wood tip for Jazz and Light Rock tunes. I tend to go to a 5B for heavier Rock songs. For Marching sticks I prefer a stick with a diameter around .700. My stick brand of preference is Promark. I’ve also occasionally used Vic Firth and a long time ago used Regal Tip.
Sort of wish you were wearing more make-up.
Can you do a video on how to choose the right make-up?
I use a very light and thin pair of nylon-tipped Vic Firth sticks, because I like to be able to put a lot of force in my hits while not overpowering anything. At mic-checks, I play just as loud as I will live because that way even if I do get into a song live, it's not cutting through the mix. They help me to really have a big presence live while not having to worry about sound, and also making light cymbal-work real easy. If they weren't such a light and versatile stick, I would prefer a wood tip any other time.
[PS: The way I learned to pitch-match sticks back in my drumline days was to strike them both against each other in the same places and listen to the tone. If one sounds more hollow or stiff than the other, then they aren't well matched.]
Vater 7a
Can't use this brand, always reminds me of my shitty dad.
I was using 5A's and 5B's (VF or PM) then I saw a random pair of Mike Portnoy PM TX420N's on the desk at Guitar Center and they practically looked like they were designed for me. Shaft is a lil thinner than a 5A but the taper and tip are fat for lotso ride/bell articulation. They are a lil more brittle but worth it for me. They both fly and pound, love em
I was always the Vic Firth guy, I used to play with kind of Chris Coleman tipe of sticks... but then I picked Vater 8A Sugar Maple stick and I couldn't help my self. Works great for snare, drum set and orchestra as well. Love that sticks so much, They are light, lenght and weight is such a perfect and they sounds amazing on cymbals as well. Your hands are going to feel so relaxed playing with those stick. I highly recommend those drumsticks.
5b's are probably have the most utility. I'm biased as a 5B player (Ahead), but I've used them in jazz, rock, and metal and have been able to easily control Dynamics and speeds.🤘🏽
I am using Vic Firth , Zildjin, Promark, regal tip ,Vater , And many others
Forget about the drum sticks..... what a cool kit!!!!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I like nylon American classic Drumsticks with white tips because they sound good
I use Vic Firth, but my drumsticks depend on the genre I'm playing. For jazz y use American Sound 8D on the right hand (for a great ride sound) and American Classic 8D on the left hand. For Rock, Metal, etc. I use American Classic 85A, they just feel great. For Funk, Fusion, etc. I use American Concept Freestyle 7A, that extra length really helps me in those genres. For Latin I use American Heritage 5A, I usually use drumsticks with a smaller diameter, but the maple wood makes them feel really light. The mallets I use are the Promark Multipurpose Felt Mallet, they work well for any style I play. I always have 2 pairs of brushes on my stick bag, so I can choose the correct sound for what I'm playing, those pairs are the Vic Firth Split Brushes (which offer a lighter sound) and the Vic Firth Live Wire Brushes (which offer a heavier sound). And I don't like to use rods/routes, but it is always convenient to have one pair in your stick bag, I use the iconic Promark Hot Rods.
I got a pair or hickory sticks. 5A, acorn wood tip. I actually sanded down the shaft so that I could grip better. I usually just play things for concert band, I use bullet nylon tipped 5B for marching band. I play snare, so I try to be more versatile in how I use sticks.
Jared: I have used Regal Tip Rock and 5B for heavy rock for over 30 years. Nylon tip last longer. I found with wood tips, the actual tip splinters faster because the grain is only 1/4 long. Regal Tip, Nylon Tip Rock. And as far as having a perfect matching set is bull. We keep all our sticks in a stick bag right, Oh No what stick went with what stick. You proved it by opening the video and pouring out the sticks. Later.
Vic Virth 5a barral tip. They won’t disappear. Sometimes hard to find but I will also use the regular acorn style that’s easy to find. I just really love barrel tip all wood always
My new favorite is Vic Firth 5B Hickory Double Glazed American Classic wood tip. Old fav (still a fav) was Regal Tip of same size, material and tip but got tired of trying to find them as they are frequently out of stock.
Jared since I am a D’Addario Education Collective teacher I use Promark. I prefer both the Firegrain and Select Balance, 5A diameter. When parents ask me what drumstick should they buy for their child I direct them to the appropriate size and model Promark stick. Since I played Vic Firth for about eight years if a student comes in with these sticks, I always compliment them and mention that Vic Firth is also a great quality product. Thanks for the great lesson. Love the cool Drummer shirt!
The Firegrain sticks are soooo good.
Yes they are Awesome sticks!
My top pics at the moment are:
- Vic Firth X55A's for all around chops
- Vic Firth X5BN's for the really heavy stuff
- Vic Firth Questlove Signatures (with the natural finish) for jazz and pit playing
Obviously, I have pretty short arms, so the extra length of those sticks is super nice for my playing.
I like the longer sticks too! Though, oddly enough, for the opposite reason; I'm a bit taller than average and the longer ones feel more "proportionate" to my reach.
I choose my drumsticks very scientifically, When i was 13 i walked into the music store and saw a pair called "Whacker" and since then my go to drumsticks have been the vic firth SD7 whacker.
Jared, it took me 2 years trying to find the right sticks for me, they are Vic Firth ROCK N & ROCK, METAL N & METAL these sticks have egg shape tips.
I practice with Vic Firth marching sticks- MS1 or MS5. :-). Due to this I find 2Bs comfy. A perfectly weight matched-to the 100th of a gram (luck)-pair of Los Cabos red hickory 7As are nice, too- I would never use these on anything but a practice pad due to their perfection. An old pair of Vater Rikki Rocket “Bottle Rocket” sticks with a concave grip are very cool, too.
My sticks of choice for 30 years have been the Vic Firth Dave Weckl Signature Sticks. Wood Tip. I try other sticks, but keep coming back to my favs.
I mainly play worship services and I use Vater 5A wooden barrel tip. I love the way they sound on my cymbals, granted, I did get the cymbals and sticks from one of my favorite drummers who uses them on tour...sooo
Just started using Pro Mark Mike Portnoy Activegrip 420X sticks. They are awesome.
I'm a new drummer, and I decided to get the vater 908 drumsticks. They have a nice weight to them, they feel nice, and for my first pair I already love them when playing my E-kit or the practice pad!
We all drummers can't deny your help ,thanks for all these videos...
I used to play with somekind brand of maple 7A drumsticks with nylon tips. I have been doing that for years. I had a ton of them, and broke all of them. So, this year I am playing with 7AN drumsticks in hickory with wood tips (Vic Firth) and it changes the feel.
Jared, you didn't mention the type of wood in the sticks: oak, Hickory, etc... Incredibly, I have an original pair of sticks , oak with nylon tips that I used 52 years ago while playing in a Garage Band in 1966-1969. I'm 69 YO now, and have returned to playing drums as a retirement Hobby and pleasure. This is after a 51 YEAR Hiatus. Just upgraded my Kit (in my day wwe referred to the drums as a drum set), to a Used PDP Concept Maple 6 piece kit , replacing my wife gifted for Xmas 2018 - Gammon kit which I past off to my 4 year old Grandson. I still had those Oak Sticks!!!! Now they are getting beat up, and looking to experiment with different sticks. I got a pair of Hickory 5A for Xmas in 2020 (it has been engraved with my Granddaughter's name and mine [Poppi]). They are so much lighter than the Oak sticks and no Nylon. IMO, as a only a Recreational player, as you say, there is a difference in the Cymbal (and drums) play / sound with the Oak / nylon tipped, and the new Hckory / normal tip sticks. Well, I have the time now being retyired to Experiment. BTW, U changed the batter heads on the PDPs to Evans G2 Coated.... That combo achieves that nice DOOOO, DUUUU sound you reger to in other videos. A Drum Stiore Tech told me that would play very nicely with the Maple drums.......he was right. Be well all.
Anything Vic Firth, always nylon tip. Currently using Extreme 5B’s.
This really does help me with drumstick shopping