Zildjian 5B Wood Black Dip Drumsticks

This is just personal preference for a rank amateur using an e-kit. After trying these I still prefer the 5A Anti-vibes for general use on the e-kit, and don't think the heavier, thicker 5B Anti-vibes do anything different, apart from possibly beating up the pads some more. Though they might be more comfortable if you have hands like a blacksmith. However, I have found them very useful on the practice pad, which in turn makes playing the quiet e-kit that much more enjoyable. So it's perhaps worth getting a set of 5As and 5Bs. And with the 5Bs at less than $10, they're at least worth a try. Either way, for me, the Anti-vibes are the way to go on an e-kit; no more wrist pain!

Heavy sticks that I am using personally use to reverse bad technique (identified by my awesome drum teacher) and to develop correct muscle memory. When I use them I can feel the "brakes", fulcrum, and wrists more. It's just a tool that works for me for where I am in my drumming. I might be building some strength in my left wrist, forearm perhaps. When I go back to regular sticks, I find my fingers work better and my technique has been improving steadily. Sticks are quality Laminated Birch, well made with beautiful wood grain, hard to dent unlike maple, varnished a slight bit more than Vics but not slippery to me, balance is great for weight.

These drumsticks are just then best. They give a good tone and vibrate enough that you can actually feel what you are doing. I like how they are thick too, but light enough that you can really go crazy without fearing them breaking. You also can see more clearly where you are hitting because the black paint starts chipping away, as with any drum sticks. I am a guitar player by trade, but when I have to play drums for my band, these sticks really come in handy. I must warn you though, while you can go crazyish, dont go to town, or they will snap. They are lighter on the inside, so if you really smash with them, they will break.

I bought these mistakenly thinking they were nylon infused wood, not just nylon tipped. I had been religiously buying Vic Firth Japanese White Oak sticks because of their durability, but started going through them too. Even though these were an accidental purchase, they hold up really well. I've played several shows and have gone through plenty of practices with my first pair, and all I've got is an unfortunate chip, where the black finish chipped off. No breakage whatsoever though. Weight and texture as expected. Quality sticks, especially for the price. Only fault, in my opinion, is that the black tips do in fact leave black marks on my white coated heads. I expect they would do the same to clear heads. Obviously not a deal breaker, just something to be aware of.

I actually bought these as a replacement for my RockBand sticks. Due to the fact that my dog thought the original ones were tastier than a Bacon strip. These are great. they are more durable than the ones that come in the game, and the weight is a lot better. I know that the ones in the ps3 are rated 5A just like these, but these feel alot different. Not to mention the black just makes em perfect. And for you drummers that like to do the spins, the texture on these sticks is perfect. Not too slick, not to sticky.

I have played percussion/drums for 36+ years. Recently invested in some Roland digital drums. I found these sticks to be the best for use on the mesh-style heads of this set.Of interest, over the years, I have tried various models of Zildjian drum sticks (Zildjian is a cymbal maker). Historically, I have never been a huge fan of their drumsticks. But in this case - the are well-made, well-balanced, and give great fatigue-free response on my drums.

I had been using latex-dipped sticks for a lighter grip as the vibrations from drumming on mesh pads were hurting my hands. These completely eliminated the need for them, and I weaned myself off the dips in a day. The vibration through my hands almost completely disappears with these sticks. Highly recommended for electronic drummers. The only downside is that the logo comes off the stick very easily, with only a few hours of play. Hardly an issue, really, but it's there.

I've played everything from Nova's to Pro-Mark Shira Oak's and I have to say this is by far my favorite pair. As light as 7's, as durable as 2's, with just the right size for mid-hi tempo rock drumming. These things last and they are a joy to play. No residue on your hands, although it will smudge your cymbals. If you play clicks on your snare rim and play a coated head, it will also leave smudges, but if you really care, you should change instruments. Perhaps prancing around the stage singing lead is more for you.