Aluminum vs. Wooden Drumsticks?

1. Are aluminum drumsticks good?
2. What kind of drumsticks should I use?
3. What are the strongest drum sticks?
4. How long do wood drumsticks last?

Are aluminum drumsticks good?

Absolutely do not buy these if you intend to use them like a normal pair of wood sticks. They will poke holes in heads and destroy your cymbals within an afternoon. They're only meant to be super durable practice sticks for playing on a practice pad.

What kind of drumsticks should I use?

Well, for beginners, the general consensus is to go with 5A sticks, because of their size and oval bead which allow for playing almost any music style. As for practicing, many drummers choose to use fatter sticks, such as 2B so that when they go back to “regular” or “thinner” sticks, they have it even easier to play.

What are the strongest drum sticks?

What are the most durable drumsticks?

• Promark Japanese Shira Kashi 5B.
• Vater 5B Wood Tip.
• Vic Firth Titan Carbon Fiber.
• AHEAD Rock.
• AHEAD Classic Series 7A.

How long do wood drumsticks last?

Carbon Fiber drumsticks last up to 10 times longer than wooden drumsticks. Wooden drumsticks last on average 3 to 5 hours (our Rock experience); our drumsticks last 30 to 50 hours. Carbon Fiber Drumsticks break only after much intensive use as a result of material fatigue.