Drumstick sizes chart

1. What are the sizes of drumsticks?
2. Are 5A or 7A drumsticks bigger?
3. What size are 7A drumsticks?
4. What's the difference between 5A and 7A drumsticks?

What are the sizes of drumsticks?

Here are the main sizes you can expect to find in most brands:

• 7A – Thin, ideal for jazz.
• 8D – Same as 7A but a bit longer.
• 1A – The longest stick.
• 5A – The “standard” drumstick.
• 3A – Slighlty longer and thicker than 5A.
• 5B – Shorter but thicker than 3A.
• 2B – The thickest of all, ideal for rock/metal and practicing.

Are 5A or 7A drumsticks bigger?

The 5A pair of drum sticks is slightly heavier than the 7A but is the same thickness. They are also designed for light and fast playing but offer a bigger sound because they are slightly heavier. These are basically in the middle of the pack and are the most versatile for most styles and genres.

What size are 7A drumsticks?

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What's 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.