Drumsticks

Find the perfect drumstick for you!

If you're not already sure which drumstick suits you best, the recommendation is to buy 2-3 different sets and try them out. When you do this, it's important to give the drumsticks a real chance to showcase their worth. The recommendation from here is to use at least 14 days before making a decision. Habits can weigh heavily, and sometimes it just takes a little time before you and your new drumsticks really get to know each other.

Drumstick Sizes

The most common drumstick models are 7A, 5A, and 5B. Let's take a look at the differences...

7A Model

The smallest of the three models. It's both the shortest, the lightest, and the thinnest. A model often used by beginners but also by drummers who play at low volume. As an example, StickWorks' 7A model is 395 mm long and 13.8 mm thick.

5A Model

The most versatile and the best-selling model. It can be used by everyone and works in principle for all types of music. A model you can't go wrong with, as it's fairly average on all parameters. As an example, StickWorks' 5A model is 405 mm long and 14.5 mm thick.

5B Model

This model is designed for those who like a slightly thicker drumstick without it becoming a longer drumstick. The grip feels different on this model, as it's typically also a bit heavier than the 5A model, for example. As an example, StickWorks' 5B model is 405 mm long and 15.2 mm thick. (On the other hand, 5B and 5A from StickWorks weigh virtually the same - so 5B is on the lighter side in this brand).

About StickWorks drumsticks

You might think, we are overselling these sticks by calling them the best of their kind.

But if you think a bit more about it, there aren't many drumsticks on the market that can check off the following boxes - if any...

What makes StickWorks something special?

• Crafted from carefully selected American hickory
• Hand-matched in Denmark - tonal pairing ensuring equality
• Consistent weight across sets
• Incredible balance and rebound
• Thin layer of lacquer for enhanced durability
• Heads rarely splinter
• A wide range of prominent Danish drummers play with StickWorks

How a pair of StickWorks drumsticks are fabricated

The best wood (hickory) is selected in the US and shiped to a factory in Europe. On the factory, the wood is chopped up into logs, which will later on be processed to become drumsticks.

Initially, the wooden logs are weighed and then divided into different weight classes. From each weight class, drumsticks of one particular model are produced. This is smart because, in this way, all wooden logs for fx the 5A model weigh almost the same right from the get-go. The drumsticks end up being incredibly similar when it comes to weight, compared to the competitors.

Special finish prolongs durability

When drumsticks have been turned and polished, they are covered in a thin layer of finish. This finish is almost invisible, but it gets into the wood and prevents it from splintering. Simply put: The finish prolongs the durability of the sticks.

Finally, the drumsticks are imprinted with a logo and shiped to Denmark.

Paired by hand in Denmark

In Denmark, the drumsticks get paired by hand. This means that all drumsticks have been through a set of hands and a couple of competent ears before they become a pair. Initially, the drumsticks are sorted tonally and ranked into a sequence (like a keyboard), before they are matched with a similar stick. The match is both a question of the tone of the individual stick when you hold with a loose grip and hit a hard surface with it, it's a question of color, and finally, a question of the structure of the grains. However, since the weight was already taken care of during the production of the stick, it is really only the density of the wood, you must watch out for.

Subsequently, the StickWorks drumsticks are put into a cover and packed, ready for sale.

Who plays with StickWorks?

The drum sticks from StickWorks are among others used by:

- Søren Friis-Larsen (Dizzy Mizz Lizzy).
- Mikkel Villingshøj (Suspekt).
- Peter Düring (Rasmus Seebach).
- Mike Park (Hatesphere).
- Anders Ramhede (Magtens Korridorer).
- Anders Meinhardt (Medina, Suspekt).
- Morten Løwe (Amaranthe).
- Kim Thomsen (freelance).
- Joachim Dencker Christiansen (Scarlet Pleasure).
- Heine Lennart Christensen (clinician).
… and many others.

You can read more about StickWorks here.

What is B-Selection?

B-Selection are still sticks from StickWorks, but it is second-quality material. This means that you might experience a difference in weight and also more knots, but basically they are still the same, and they are still 100% straight. You can find B-Selection drumsticks here.