Best drum sticks to get? (real drums)

**orangeglacier** · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 396 Location: Concord, MA

When I got my drums, I had a bunch of random sticks from my grandfather, so I used those, but most of them have broken now. I was wondering what the best, cheapest kind to replace them was. The ones that were 5B seemed to last a lot longer than the others, so I'm thinking that might be the best size, but I don't know which brand or if that really is the best. I just want durable sticks and as cheap as possible.
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**radoaos** · Joined: 18 Feb 2007 Posts: 429 Location: Huntersville, NC

There is no single best drum stick. Go to the local music shop. Hold a fwe different kinds, hit some stuff, and see which ones feel good.
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**Brodysseus** · Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 303

Basic 5A's work well as they aren't too heavy and they feel right. 7A's and lighter don't get as much rebound.
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**vipergtsr7588** · Joined: 17 Aug 2007 Posts: 1060 Location: Troy, Michigan

a majority of drumsticks out there are very cheap unless your going for like professional marching band sticks or something.

but the term "Best drum sticks" is going to vary from person to person as no two people are exactly alike in style, so therefore the only possible thing i can tell you is go to a music store like Guitar Center and try out some of the different sticks on a practice pad, usually if you are using them for only a minute and aren't pounding on the pad, they aren't going to mind. Do a few paradiddles and some double bounce rolls just so you can get a feel for the drumstick and go with whichever you find the most comfortable.
I personally used a thicker, heavier stick when i first started to drum and now i prefer a medium weighted stick, i forget the number at the moment. But your style may change over time.

also remember sticks are cheap, so if you buy a pair and a month down the road realize you don't like them, you can go get another pair. unlike buying a kit and realizing you don't like it.

**FreeXBird** · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2485

Sorry for nitpicking, but if it's real drums, this would go in General Chat.

But I use Zildjan 5A's. They're somewhat durable, kind of light, and get some rebound.

**adam12343210** · Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 247

I like beefy sticks myself because I play quads on drumline with these:

http://www.innovativepercussion.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?id=192

and

http://www.innovativepercussion.com/pages/products/product_detail.asp?id=193

Yeah...they bring the beef. But I can't just grab a pair of Hardimons or Rennicks and just chop it out on a set or. So I just grab some 2A nylon tipped, because I don't like splintering wood on electric drums of any kind.
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**MisterMixelpix** · Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 2882

I use 7A's. They work okay for me.

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**orangeglacier** · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 396 Location: Concord, MA

OK, I've pretty much decided which ones I'm getting - does anyone know anything about the EDM brand and whether they're good or not? Also, are nylon tips a good thing to have or not?
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**beingmused** · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 2475 Location: Boston, MA

**orangeglacier** · Joined: 10 Jun 2007 Posts: 396 Location: Concord, MA

Do most drum kits have rubber heads? I'm just using these for my real drum kit and I'm not sure what kind of heads it has - they look like standard drum heads.
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**ThunderPower** · Posted: Sat Jul 18, 2009 10:50 pm Post subject:

I would recommend Pro-Mark 420 Mike Portnoy signature sticks. They're slightly smaller than a 5A, and they have nylon tips. Nylon tips are strongly encouraged due to their durability.
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**Icemage** · Joined: 11 May 2008 Posts: 3200

If you're breaking sticks a lot, you could try aluminum sticks. I gave my sister a pair for her birthday. They're a bit heavier than standard wood sticks but they're literally unbreakable. Be prepared to pay about 4x as much as regular sticks - but assuming the extra heft doesn't bother you, they'll last you nigh on forever aside from occasionally replacing the rubber tips and/or grips.
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**ZMAN77** · Joined: 21 Apr 2007 Posts: 181 Location: FINLAND, TBH.

I use Vic Firth 5A's. Nylon tips so I don't rip through my ion pads. Very good, durable sticks these. Not too light where you can't get any force behind, but light enough that you can roll very roll with them. I like them a lot, and the best sticks I've ever used.
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**Nubnut** · Joined: 07 Jun 2008 Posts: 2078 Location: Denver, CO