Discuss Heads and Sticks Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:46:38 +0000 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:46:38 +0000 Drummerworld Forum https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:13:55 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/buddy-rich-sticks.191605/ 191605 invalid@example.com (zusdki) zusdki Hey y'all, I'm a long time fan of buddy rich, he's amazing, and I've been lurking around this website for quite a while, mainly looking at threads about buddy rich drumsticks, and I was hoping that maybe someone knew what drum stick out there that is in production is closest to buddy rich's signature sticks, it doesn't matter to me which signature stick they are closest to, whether it be Ludwig, Slingerland, Cappella or Rogers, I just want to know what stick out there is close to his...

Read more]]> 10 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:45:05 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/updated-regal-tip-thread-october-2022-latest-news.182082/ 182082 invalid@example.com (vyacheslav) vyacheslav Greetings,

There are many Regal Tip fans here, and an endorser (or two). Just wanted to know what the latest was. Maybe Living Dead Drummer can give us an update since he is an endorser?

Living Dead Drummer, what are you doing for stick supply while on tour? Do you know what other artists are doing (Jeff Hamilton, Alex Van Halen etc)?

We would be grateful for any updates you may want to share, if any.

Thanks from all of us!

V]]> 87 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:43:16 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/design-your-own-stick.191399/ 191399 invalid@example.com (Jeremy Bender) Jeremy Bender Has anyone ever designed their ideal stick shape and size and had some made for you?

I've been narrowing down exactly what I think I want.]]> 21 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:59:11 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/drum-stick-taper.191562/ 191562 invalid@example.com (roncadillac) roncadillac For well over fifteen years I have used vater Manhattan 7a or the sound percussion 7a (because they are identical and cheaper), before that I mainly used Vic firth 5a.

I just a few days ago got to play with a pair of Pro Mark classic (forward?) fire grain 7a. I actually really liked the sticks in the setting I was in and I'm now considering picking up a pair to play around with.

This got me looking into pro mark sticks then seeing the rebound vs forward models with their difference being...

Read more]]> 17 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:30:29 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/shape-shifting-nylon-tip-after-use-on-practice-pad-and-drum-set.188574/ 188574 invalid@example.com (striker) striker I use nylon round tip sticks. I prefer nylon tips because of the sound, the feel, and they do not splinter easily like some wood tips.
The other day I was practicing a rudimental phrase at a relatively fast speed, and the feel was different than before. So, I felt something has changed. At lower speeds I could not feel any change.

Anyhow, this is not a new discovery. I finally figured out that the issue is the shape of the nylon tip. It changes after extended use.
Here are the before and...

Read more]]> 19 Mon, 21 Jul 2025 23:57:39 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/what-stick-taper-do-you-generally-prefer.191555/ 191555 invalid@example.com (Martigan) Martigan I was watching some of Rick Dior's videos on sticks. Great source of stick information and drumming in general. Makes great sticks too. He tends to prefer short tapers. From what I understand it's mostly due to the sound on the cymbals he uses. However, others like Mike Johnston and Larnell Lewis prefer long tapers.

I have sticks with short, medium and long taper. I find myself preferring long taper and medium tappered sticks. The long taper can make a larger diameter stick feel more...

Read more]]> 9 Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:16:43 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/my-favorite-sticks.39/ 39 invalid@example.com (Thomas) Thomas Sticks - Vic Firth Signature Series Akira Jimbo.

Bundles - Vic Firth Rute 505.

Brushes - Regal Tip Hickory Handle 550W.]]> 1387 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 20:27:08 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/aquarian-heads.191544/ 191544 invalid@example.com (SimSalaBim) SimSalaBim Hi

Probably talked about before but I am looking for some opinions about Aquarian heads. Gonna change bass drum, snare and 10 and 12 tom heads. I am looking for some recommendations from Aquarian line. I played Evans and Remo but would like to experiment a little. Neee something for louder rock settings. Thx.]]> 32 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 18:16:23 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/im-never-buying-drumheads-again.186724/ 186724 invalid@example.com (ricky) ricky They have gotten too expensive. A Remo Ambassador 14" is 22 bucks. To change all the heads on a 4 piece kit would be about $200 each time. Come on. Evans? Forgeddaboudit.

There are a million choices and the differences, really, are unnoticeable to anyone listening. New heads barely make a difference over old ones (unless the old ones are truly ruined). Plus, you can put tape on 'em, moon gels, towels, wallets, paper towels, Kotex, then EQ, reverb, compression...that's half the sound.

At...

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(By metric 5A, I mean 400 mm long and 14 mm in diameter. Regular 5A is 406 mm long and 14.3 mm in diameter, so metric 5A is just a bit smaller.)

I've found that, from browsing catalogues, that most special and signature sticks are at least as long as 5A. There are a...

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Here's a subject that seems pretty taboo : using nylon tips in a jazz setting. All of my jazz drummer friends only swear by wooden tips and scream blasphemy if anyone even mentions nylon tips. I actually find them pretty interesting, especially with jazz cymbals that are generally on the dark side. I find the more defined attack mixed with the dark wash really nice. Plus, I have noticed players like Greg Hutchinson, Kendrick Scott or Philip Maniez (terrific french jazz...

Read more]]> 52 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 23:25:58 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/type-of-stick-head.191481/ 191481 invalid@example.com (Rolltide) Rolltide What type of drum stick head is articulate but produces a lower musical tone ?]]> 3 Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:42:28 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/help-me-find-%E2%80%9Cnylon%E2%80%9D-small-barrel-tip-sticks.191451/ 191451 invalid@example.com (Ruok) Ruok I’m aware of Steve Gadd and Dave Weckl nylon tip sticks that have the barrel shape. But I am looking for sticks that have smaller tips than those, like a Vater 8A tip size, for instance. I have an old pair of Regal Tip 8A nylon tips and I love them. Looking for something close to that.

I am open to various size sticks though, just as long as the tips are on the smaller side and are either maple or hickory. I have read some people mentioning small barrel tip nylon tip sticks but can’t seem...

Read more]]> 16 Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:22:48 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/drumstick-quality.191439/ 191439 invalid@example.com (Living Dead Drummer) Living Dead Drummer How many times have you read "Are so and so's sticks dipping in quality?" I've been seeing this same exact phrase with insert major brand "X" for DECADES!
Guess what? Drumstick manufacturing and quality control hasn't change much in the last 60 years. Some advances in technology here and there, and all of them to put in place to INCREASE quality control. NOT cut corners.

So here ya go, a 20 min video discussion how drumsticks are made, the checks and balances in quality control, and why we...

Read more]]> 9 Sat, 28 Jun 2025 02:34:42 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/anyone-ever-found-a-drum-set-bass-drum-mallet-with-an-embedded-force-sensitive-resister.182810/ 182810 invalid@example.com (Otto) Otto I've hunted but cant find one.

Pref blue tooth type communications(though that might be a bit slow...prob have to be wired...maybe broad spread laser with a receiving unit on the pedal(shielded to avoid potential show laser cross talk...except for show smoke/fog might cause difficulty...ugh...back to wires...as radio is really a pain and encryption is a complexity best avoided)?

Imagine getting different characteristics depending on what you do with the beater AFTER the bass drum attack...

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Yesterday, I dropped by my local music store to check out their closing-out stuff and came across a single ply Evans calftone 22" bass drum head. I had been meaning to pick up a replacement bass drum head such as a coated...

Read more]]> 14 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 08:01:15 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/vic-firth-are-lighter-now.191107/ 191107 invalid@example.com (Duck Tape) Duck Tape I use Vic Firth extreme 5A nylon tips

I just bought a few new pairs and I notice the new ones are much lighter

They appear to be the same size.

What’s going on? Batch variances? New recipe? Is it intentional? Has anyone else noticed it?]]> 16 Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:49:39 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/finding-engraved-ralph-hardimon-sticks.191441/ 191441 invalid@example.com (Zarine09) Zarine09 My boyfriend’s birthday is coming up, and I’ve been trying to find somewhere I can purchase an engraved pair of Ralph Hardimon sticks since he marches snare in our marching band. The best I have been able to find so far is Vic Firth 2B sticks on Etsy, but not the RH ones. Does anyone know where I can get some? Or even would the 2B sticks work for marching snare?]]> 1 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:22:38 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/have-any-of-you-ordered-bricks-of-the-goodwood-type-sticks-online-your-impressions.191345/ 191345 invalid@example.com (equipmentdork) equipmentdork My day job is going away at the end of the month. So, I'm trying to cut corners where I can. Are these bricks good? Worthwhile? Wildly inconsistent?

Opinions needed.




Dan]]> 7 Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:17:19 +0000 https://www.drummerworld.com/forums/index.php?threads/bought-a-used-evans-st-dry-for-5-at-2112.191430/ 191430 invalid@example.com (JimmyM) JimmyM I figured for $5, what have I got to lose? It’s not usually my style for a snare head, but I have a friend who loves his so I tried it.

I didn’t hate it, though I didn’t entirely love it. It does cut out some ring, but leaves some behind, which is cool for those who want rim shots to crackalacka but want more overall muffling. I’d liken it to an Amb with a gel about half an inch from the rim, maybe a little closer but not on it.

I loved how it felt tighter at lower tunings, but didn’t...

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