Choosing Drum Sticks as per size and wood

1. How do you know what size drumsticks to buy?
2. Are 5A or 5B drumsticks better?
3. Which wood is best for drumsticks?
4. What is the difference between 5A and 7A drumsticks?

How do you know what size drumsticks to buy?

Drumstick Weight And Diameter

The weight and diameter of a stick is usually indicated by number and letter respectively, eg. 7A, 2B, 5A. The higher the number, the lighter the stick. Diameter wise, a 5B stick is thicker (larger in diameter) than a 5A stick.

Are 5A or 5B drumsticks better?

5B. The 5B pair of drum sticks is very similar to that of a 5A but is slightly thicker. Since the 5B is slightly thicker, there will be a more powerful sound when hitting the drum, but for the most part everything else is the same.

Which wood is best for drumsticks?

Hickory is usually considered the most popular wood for drumsticks because it stands perfectly between Maple and Oak in terms of weight and density.

What is the difference between 5A and 7A drumsticks?

In summary, the numbers refer to the diameter of the drumstick or "thickness". The lower the number, the thicker the stick. For example, a 7A stick is thin, a 5A stick is slightly thicker and a 2B stick is the thickest stick available.