Drumsticks: Essential Tools for Every Drummer
Drumsticks are more than just tools—they’re an extension of your playing style and a key factor in shaping your sound. At Drum Central, we offer an extensive selection of drumsticks from leading brands, ensuring every drummer finds their perfect match.
Our Range Includes:
- Vic Firth Drumsticks: Renowned for their quality and consistency, Vic Firth’s American Classic series is a favorite among drummers worldwide.
- ProMark Drumsticks: Innovators in drumstick technology, ProMark offers options like the Shira Kashi Oak series, known for durability and a solid feel.
- Vater Drumsticks: Known for their straighter, more consistent sticks, Vater provides a variety of models to suit different playing styles.
- Meinl Stick & Brush: Combining durability with precision, Meinl offers sticks and brushes tailored for every genre, perfect for both beginner and advanced players.
Choosing the Right Drumsticks
Selecting the appropriate drumsticks is a personal journey, as factors like weight, length, and tip shape can affect your performance. For beginners, the Vic Firth 5A is a popular choice due to its balanced size and weight. For lighter play, consider the 7A, while the 5B or 2B offer more heft for powerful playing.
Specialty Drumsticks
- Signature Drumsticks: Play with sticks designed for drumming legends like Steve Gadd and Jojo Mayer, allowing you to emulate their unique styles.
- Hotsticks and Firestix: Add flair to your performance with colorful or light-up drumsticks, perfect for younger drummers or those seeking a visual impact.
Explore Drumsticks at Drum Central
Drum Central stocks a wide range of drumsticks from brands like Vic Firth, ProMark, Vater, and Meinl. Whether you’re seeking the perfect balance for your kit or adding a new style to your collection, we have the drumsticks to elevate your performance. Explore our selection today!
Need a bit more help making your choice? Our shopping guide – How To Choose A Pair Of Drumsticks – 2B or not 2B? gives a great overview of what is available and what to consider when making your choice.
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Vic Firth American Custom SD10 Swinger
£13.89Vic Firth American Custom SD10 Swinger – Vic Firth SD10 Swinger features an oval tip and is slightly lighter than the SD9.
Vic Firth SD10 Swinger features an oval tip and is slightly lighter than the SD9. It is constructed from maple making it extremely durable and allowing for natural sound to be drawn from your cymbals...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vic Firth American Custom SD9 Driver Drum Sticks
£13.89Vic Firth American Custom SD9 Driver Drum Sticks – The Vic Firth American Custom SD9 Driver Drum Sticks feature an oval tip that draws wonderful sounds from your drums and…
The Vic Firth American Custom SD9 Driver Drum Sticks feature an oval tip that draws wonderful sounds from your drums and cymbals. A preferred option for some jazz players, these sticks are very light...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
ProMark Finesse 5A Maple Drumstick, Small Round Wood Tip
£13.49The ProMark Finesse 5A Maple is perfect for drummers seeking a lightweight, expressive stick that offers a smooth, natural feel. Its combination of maple construction and a small round tip…
The ProMark Finesse 5A Maple Drumsticks with Small Round Wood Tip are designed for drummers who prioritize lightweight agility and delicate control. Crafted from premium maple, these sticks offe...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
ProMark Finesse 5B Maple Drumstick, Small Round Wood Tip
£13.49The ProMark Finesse 5B Maple is ideal for drummers who want a larger stick with lightweight responsiveness. Its maple construction and small round tip combine to deliver articulate sound and…
The ProMark Finesse 5B Maple Drumsticks with Small Round Wood Tip offer drummers a lightweight yet sturdy option that blends the agility of maple with a slightly larger diameter for added presence. Cr...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
ProMark Finesse 7A Maple Drumstick, Small Round Wood Tip
£13.49The ProMark Finesse 7A Maple is perfect for drummers who want a slim, lightweight stick that delivers articulate sound and responsive feel. Its maple construction and small round tip provide…
The ProMark Finesse 7A Maple Drumsticks with Small Round Wood Tip are crafted for drummers who desire a lightweight, fast stick with exceptional control and finesse. Made from premium maple, the...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
ProMark Jason Bonham Signature, Acorn Wood Tip
£19.09The Jason Bonham Signature sticks are perfect for drummers who want a heavy-duty stick with superior balance and tonal warmth. Their robust build and versatile design enable powerful strokes and…
The ProMark Jason Bonham Signature Drumsticks are designed in collaboration with the legendary drummer known for his powerful playing style and iconic grooves. Crafted from premium lacquered maple, th...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
ProMark Stephen Creighton Pipe Band ActiveGrip Maple Drumstick, Oval Wood Tip
£28.29These sticks are perfect for pipe band drummers seeking a lightweight, responsive stick with superior grip and tonal clarity. Their maple construction offers fast rebound and durability, while the ActiveGrip…
The gradual taper of this drumstick coupled with its maple construction give Stephen the rebound, feel and consistency that performing on a high-tension pipe snare demands. ActiveGrip is Promark's pat...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Stagg Maple Drumsticks 7AN – Nylon Tip
£5.99The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 7AN with Nylon Tips offer fantastic bright tones from your drums and cymbals
The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 7AN with Nylon Tips offer fantastic bright tones from your drums and cymbals. These sticks are well balanced and made from durable maple....
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Stagg Pair Of Maple Sticks 5AN – Nylon Tip
£5.99The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 5AN with Nylon Tips offer fantastic bright tones from your drums and cymbals
The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 5AN with Nylon Tips offer fantastic bright tones from your drums and cymbals. These sticks are well balanced and made from durable maple....
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple 2B Piccolo Drumstick, Round Wood Tip
£11.49The Vater VSMPW Maple Piccolo Drumstick is crafted for drummers who demand lightning-fast response and nuanced articulation. Made from lightweight sugar maple and topped with a small round wood tip, this…
Unmatched Speed & Control With its petite size and slender profile, this stick offers extraordinary speed and finesse—perfect for jazz, orchestral, or intimate studio work where subtleties are...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple 5A Los Angeles Drumstick, Oval Nylon Tip
£12.49The Vater Maple 5A Los Angeles drumstick is a lightweight, responsive option for drummers who value speed, control, and articulate cymbal definition. Made from sugar maple and featuring a nylon…
Fast, Light, and Expressive Crafted from sugar maple, these sticks are significantly lighter than their hickory counterparts, allowing for quicker movement and reduced fatigue—ideal for intricate p...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple 5A Los Angeles Drumstick, Oval Wood Tip
£11.49The Vater Maple 5A Los Angeles Drumstick (Wood Tip) is designed for drummers seeking a lightweight, articulate stick with a warm, natural tone. Crafted from sugar maple and with an…
Warmth Meets Speed The maple construction ensures a fast, nimble feel while the wood tip adds a rich, full tone on cymbals and drums—ideal for musical nuance and warmth. Balanced Versatility Wi...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple 5B Blazer Drumstick, Diamond Wood Tip
£11.49The Vater Maple Blazer Drumstick is built for drummers who want a bold, articulate stick with rich tonal character. Crafted from sugar maple and topped with a diamond-shaped wood tip, this…
Projecting Power The heavier diameter and elongated length deliver strong presence and control, making these sticks ideal for rock, funk, and louder settings. Sharp Articulation The diamond wood...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple 7A Manhattan Drumstick, Oval Nylon Tip
£12.49The Vater Maple 7A Manhattan Drumstick is tailored for drummers who prefer a light, nimble stick with exceptional control and articulate attack. Built from sugar maple and outfitted with a nylon…
Speed & Precision The slim maple build ensures fast response and effortless stick control, making it excellent for jazz, light rock, or intimate recording environments. Bright, Defined Attack...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple 7A Manhattan Drumstick, Round Wood Tip
£11.49The Vater Maple 7A Manhattan Drumstick is crafted for drummers who value a light, agile feel paired with warm, musical tonality. Built from sugar maple and equipped with a small round…
Musical Warmth The small round wood tip delivers a natural, rounded tone that blends beautifully across drum heads and cymbals—ideal for melodic and expressive playing. Nimble Precision The sli...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Maple Concert Drumstick, Round Wood Tip
£11.49The Vater Maple Concert Drumstick is designed for drummers who seek enhanced power and projection in a maple stick, while maintaining musical warmth and responsiveness. With a size just under…
Substantial Power with Maple Agility This stick delivers the heft of a 2B while staying fast and nimble, thanks to its lightweight maple construction—great for concert settings, orchestral work, an...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Stagg Pair Of Maple Sticks 2B – Wooden Tip
£5.99The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 2B with Wooden Tips offer rounded natural tones from your drums and cymbals
The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 2B with Wooden Tips offer rounded natural tones from your drums and cymbals. These sticks are well balanced and made from durable maple....
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Stagg Pair Of Maple Sticks 5A – Wooden Tip
£5.99Stagg Maple 5A Drumsticks are light and well balanced
Stagg Maple 5A Drumsticks are light and well balanced. They feature wooden tips that help bring natural warm sounds from your drums and cymbals....
Estimated Delivery Date 01/08/2025 -
Vater Goodwood 5A Drumstick, Oval Wood Tip
£5.99Vater Goodwood sticks are light and well balanced drumsticks that are ideal for drummers on a budget. Combining sugar maple construction with a smooth oval wood tip, this stick offers…
Classic Feel with Musical Warmth Combining the lightness of maple with a wood-tip design, this stick delivers a pleasing blend of speed, warmth, and full musical expression. Versatile and Balanced...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Goodwood 5B Drumstick, Acorn Wood Tip
£5.99Vater Goodwood 5B wood tip sticks are light and well balanced drum sticks that are ideal for any drummer on a budget. Made from sugar maple, this stick blends strength,…
Powerful Warmth The substantial 5B diameter delivers forceful strokes ready for rock, pop, and heavy funk, while the acorn tip adds musical warmth that enhances resonance. Balanced Versatility De...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Vater Goodwood 7A Drumstick, Acorn Wood Tip
£5.99Vater Goodwood sticks are light and well balanced drumsticks that are ideal for drummers on a budget. The Goodwood 7A is tailored for drummers who want a lightweight, nimble stick…
Speed & Musical Warmth Maple's quick response combined with a full acorn tip gives drummers the agility of a 7A with a rich, resonant tone suitable for a variety of settings. Expressive Clarit...
Estimated Delivery Date 18/07/2025 -
Meinl Stick & Brush Wim de Vries Signature Drumstick
£11.79Meinl Stick & Brush – Wim de Vries Signature Drumstick – Made from North American Hard Maple and featuring a diameter slightly thicker than a 5B, is the Wim de…
Made from North American Hard Maple and featuring a diameter slightly thicker than a 5B, is the Wim de Vries Signature Drumstick. It features a diameter of 0.600“ and a length of 15.9“ combined wi...
Estimated Delivery Date 12/08/2025 -
Stagg Maple Combo-Tip Drumsticks With 5A Wooden Tip And 30 Mm Round Felt Head – Pair
£17.49The Stagg Maple Combo-Tip 5A Drumsticks feature a wooden tip on one end for standard playing and a round felt tip on the other to allow for different tonal options…
The Stagg Maple Combo-Tip 5A Drumsticks feature a wooden tip on one end for standard playing and a round felt tip on the other to allow for different tonal options on drum and cymbals....
Estimated Delivery Date 12/08/2025 -
Stagg Pair Of Maple Sticks 5B – Wooden Tip
£5.99The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 5B with Wooden Tips offer rounded natural tones from your drums and cymbals
The Stagg Maple Drumsticks 5B with Wooden Tips offer rounded natural tones from your drums and cymbals. These sticks are well balanced and made from durable maple....
Estimated Delivery Date 12/08/2025
