What sticks do you use?

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I used Zildjian Super 5B wood tips for about 10 yrs straight, now i have trouble finding them for sale. Recently switched to Ludwig 5A wood tips and love them.

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent; it is the one most adaptable to change.” - Charles Darwin

Posted on 13 years ago

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al9000

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Vic Firth Terry Bozzio Phase 1. I love the extra length and large tip, which gets great tom and cymbal tones, even at low volumes.

9x Slingerland New Rock 50N 12-13-16-22 with 170 (Super S-O-M) holder
• 1979 Oak
• 1978 Blakrome + 6.5x14 TDR SD
• 1977 Black Diamond Pearl + 5x14 SD (gold badge, Rapid strainer)
• 1976 Black Cordova
• 1975 Silver Sparkle + 5x14 SD (Rapid strainer)
• 1974 Chrome + 5x14 COB TDR and 6.5x14 COW Zoomatic SDs
• 1973 Purple Sparkle
• 1973 Phantom (clear)
• 1971 Walnut (gold badges) + 5x14 TDR SD
1x Rogers Powertone Londoner V 12-13-16-22
• 1972 Butcher Block + 1979 big R Dynasonic SD

Posted on 13 years ago

#12

Zman

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Regal Tip 5B - nylon tips mainly, have been since the early 80's.

Posted on 13 years ago

#13

teverson-sr

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Used to use Vic Firth Generals in the "Disco"days,and since about 86-Powertip CCC-big and fat,medium length and light.I wear the tips out way before they break.Really nice balance point,with grippy grooves.Also have a pair of Ludwig 2A's from the 70's that I wish they still made.Maybe Mikey has some in his Wayback machine.....

Posted on 13 years ago

#14

AZBill

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I found all your posts very interesting. I am so set in my ways, that I can't recall buying any other sticks. And, sadly, I've never heard of many of the models you guys use. Maybe it's time I do some window shopping.

Thanks for your responses, guys.

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)

Posted on 13 years ago

#15

grantro

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I like the Promark 747 American Hickory model....

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare

Posted on 13 years ago

#16

geckobeats

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I'm Vic Firth 5A when I'm rockin'. And Vic Firth 7A when I'm Jazzin'. All other sticks seem to not quite connect like those do for me. Although I have a set of Pearl sticks I bought in Japan some years ago that are very nice for pad work.

40's Slingerland Radio King WMP
60's Ludwig Downbeat Silver Spark
70's Ludwig Super Classic White Marine
60's Gretsch RB Champaigne Spark
70's Rogers Big R Black
90's Sonor Hilite (Red maple)
00's DW Collectors Broken Glass
00's DW Jazz Series Tangerine Glass
10's DW Collectors (Acrylic) Matt Black Wrap
10's PDP Concept Wood Hoop kit (Maple)
Proud ambassador of the British Drum Company

Posted on 13 years ago

#17

thesoundoffreedom

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Nothing but Pro Mark 2B, 100% Oak. I find the oak sticks splinter far less, make less of those fun shavings we all love to hate as drummers, and are simply more durable. That being said, here in the expensive land of North America a pair costs me $13.95............yikes!!!!:p

Posted on 13 years ago

#18

sockomoto

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Try the Promark Shira Kashi Oak 5B. Great sticks. They are almost all I use.

Posted on 13 years ago

#19

AkashaS

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