Drumstick Size Guide

Drumstick Size Guide (Interactive+)

Pick what fits your playing. We’ll highlight a size, suggest tip & material, and explain why — live.

Style

Feel

Typical Volume

Hand Size

Grip

Rebound feel

Cymbal tone

Practice focus

Durability priority

Your match: —
Pick a few chips above to see a tailored suggestion.
Tip: Wood • Material: Hickory
Size Feel Typical Use Pros Cons
7A Light Jazz / Quiet practice Fast, finesse, low fatigue Less power & projection
5A Balanced All-rounder: Pop / Rock / Lessons Versatile, easy to control Not the best at extremes
5B Heavier Rock / Metal / Loud stages Power, durability, backbeat weight More fatigue at slow tempos
2B Very heavy Marching / Practice pads Maximum projection, rugged Bulky for subtle dynamics