Members BenG Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 I was just curious because theres so many different kinds out there. I personally use 2 brands. Vater and Regal Tip. I use the Stewart Copeland standards from Vater just because they're so balanced and just give you even, effortless 16ths. I use the regal tip sticks just for the comfort of the coating that they throw on their. If you haven't had a pair of these, you should definitely go pick up a pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thingfish Posted January 3, 2008 Members Share Posted January 3, 2008 This thread has never been done. /sarcasm Any 5B that is on sale is the stick for me. Right now I'm using Zildjian 5Bs. They came with a free hat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OuttaTime Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 The wood one's..... Sorry, also sacasm. Hey neighbor:wave:. How's thing's in A2?? I'm just up the road.... I was using the Vater 5A or 5b(depending on my mood), and accidently got some 7A's a few months back, and been playing them ever since.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members E.S._Reuben Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 All I care for is that they're 5B and wood tips, and I consider myself picky for even specifying that much. If you really want to know, I'm using Vic Firth Hickories (I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jeff Graw Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 I use a variety of sticks -- why limit yourself to a particular size or brand? Mixing it up improves versatility and technique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cearleywine Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Currently using the Peter Erskine Vic Firth ride stick and the Promark Jazz oak.Also in my stick bag, Vic Firth: Maple SD10(mostly for my rock gigs), Buddy Rich model, Steve Gadd model, A4 jazz, retractable brushes, yamaha mallets, Promark coolrods, and regal's plastic adjustable dowels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Merlin Coryell Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 ProMark PW 747BN, thats a Japanese White Oak, Nylon Tipped, fairly massive whackin stick! Great rebound in faster and louder settings, and acts almost like a marching stick when you want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Drumstix61 Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Sticks I am comfy wiff. They have to last also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members polarnewfie Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have been using maple 2B's lately, but I have in my bag Headhunter maples in BB and CC size. Big but lighter. Then I have been using SD generals and they are almost like a marching stick. I found that the Mike Mangini laminated birch sticks are heavy but It seems like a heavy stick seems to do alot of the work for me in regards to rebound and power transfer. My rebounding seems to be best and my pivot points are more easily found with a big stick. I have some hickory 2B's but they dont feel as good for some reason. So to sum up, My number one choice is any maple stick in 2B size, and then for pure power I have been using the laminated birch signature stick from Mangini. How the hell he won world's fastest drummer with such a heavy stick I'll never know ( well I do know: its called pure technique) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Nick the DSM Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Vic Firths american classic Metal nylon series- 17 inches with sumtin like .630 width. those are my training and casual playing sticks. with band practice i use steve gadd sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members selco13 Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 I was just curious because theres so many different kinds out there. I personally use 2 brands. Vater and Regal Tip. I use the Stewart Copeland standards from Vater just because they're so balanced and just give you even, effortless 16ths. I use the regal tip sticks just for the comfort of the coating that they throw on their. If you haven't had a pair of these, you should definitely go pick up a pair. I also use the Stewart Copelands, they are very versatile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HBdrummer Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 Zildjian 5A nylon tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members casedrummer92 Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 i have a variety also .. but i really like the zildjian dipped sticks ... with a nylon tip light but strong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Thingfish Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 I have been using maple 2B's lately, but I have in my bag Headhunter maples in BB and CC size. I have a set of headhunters in my stick bag. Except they are old enough that they are called Powertips. ...and they are size C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BenG Posted January 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 The wood one's..... Sorry, also sacasm. Hey neighbor:wave:. How's thing's in A2?? I'm just up the road.... I was using the Vater 5A or 5b(depending on my mood), and accidently got some 7A's a few months back, and been playing them ever since.... Well A2 is....sweet? haha. I dont know that else to say really. Where are you at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paisteguy Posted January 4, 2008 Members Share Posted January 4, 2008 I USE THE CHEAPEST ONES I CAN FIND. USUALLY SECONDS WITH NO BRAND STAMPED ON ARE THE ONES FOR ME:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Zenker 5c, hornbeam wood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sa9023 Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 I just switched to Vic Firth 7AN (nylon tip). So far I'm loving them. I can blast beat for days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HBdrummer Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Zenker 5c, hornbeam wood Where do you live dude?...no sarcasm..curious?? hornbeam:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chefmike8888 Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Pro-Mark 5B and 2B oak and hickory. Nylon tips Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members LowPhreak Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 I don't care one bit about stick brands. I've tried so many diff models over the years, some were great, some were not. Whatever works best for me on the stuff I'm playing is what I use. Right now I'm using: ~ ProMark Cool Rods~ ProMark 777 (oak, wood tip)~ Regal Tip Thai Sticks ~ Vic Firth SD10 Swinger (maple, wood tip)~ Zildjian Dennis Chambers (hickory, wood tip) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MnL Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Firth Danny Carey. Wood tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Jarick Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Vic Firth 5A wood tips for a LONG time. Just got some Pro Mark 5A's, they seem nice. Want some Mike Portnoy sticks, or some other thinner hickory Pro Marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members 2xBass Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 7A SPUG from Ahead They are more expensive, but they don't break on me like other sticks I've tried, and the feel and balance I find suitable for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rudolf von Hagenwil Posted January 5, 2008 Members Share Posted January 5, 2008 Where do you live dude?...no sarcasm..curious?? hornbeam:lol: I do not have the boldness to post and name what handmade stuff I use.... but here, drumsticks are traditionally made of hornbeam, also called white beech, this is the prefered material for sticks since thousands of years. Hornbeam is hard, light and has long grains which gives an ideal oblong stiffness. Each drum maker makes his own sticks. I don't know how many drum maker we have here, but drums, cymbals, pedals, drumhead, drumsticks etc. are made to personalized specifications. Btw, longbows are traditionally made of taxus wood, also known as yew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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