Drum Sticks

Drum sticks are sized by a number and letter, with 5A the all-round standard, 5B a heavier rock stick, 2B heavier again and 7A the lightest for jazz and younger players.

Drum sticks from $7.99 a pair: SWAMP maple sticks in 5A, 5B, 7A and 2B, plus Promuco American hickory sticks, drum brushes, bamboo rods and mallets for every playing style.

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Drum sticks from $7.99 a pair: SWAMP maple sticks in 5A, 5B, 7A and 2B, plus Promuco American hickory sticks, drum brushes, bamboo rods and mallets for every playing style.

About Drum Sticks

Drum sticks, also written as drumsticks, are sized by a number and letter: 5A is the all-round standard, 5B is a heavier rock stick, 2B is heavier again and popular for practice, and 7A is thin and light, suiting jazz and younger players. Maple sticks are light and fast, while American hickory absorbs more shock and wears longer. Wood tips give a warm, natural cymbal sound; nylon tips sound brighter and hold their shape for longer.

SWAMP maple drum sticks start at $7.99 a pair, and Promuco covers American hickory, rock maple and oak in wood and nylon tip, along with the John Bonham signature hickory stick. For quieter or more textured playing there are slim and fat bamboo rods, retractable wire and nylon drum brushes, and soft mallets for cymbal swells and toms, plus stick bags to carry it all. Pair them with a kit from our drum kits range, freshen up your drum skins and heads, or browse percussion and drum accessories.

Drum Stick FAQs

What do drum stick sizes like 5A, 5B and 2B mean?

The number describes thickness and the letter comes from old catalogue codes. Lower numbers mean thicker sticks: 2B is the heaviest common size, 5B is a solid rock stick, 5A is the standard all-rounder, and 7A is the lightest, favoured for jazz.

Should I choose wood tip or nylon tip drum sticks?

Wood tips produce a warmer, more traditional sound on cymbals and are the popular default. Nylon tips sound brighter and more articulate, and they keep their shape rather than chipping as the stick wears.

When would I use brushes, rods or mallets instead of sticks?

Brushes give the soft sweep heard in jazz, rods (bundled bamboo strands) cut volume while keeping attack, ideal for acoustic gigs and rehearsals, and soft mallets are used for cymbal swells and warm tom sounds.