How to choose the best drumsticks?

How to choose the best drumsticks?

We all know the terminology behind the drumsticks. Also, we know that if we're looking for a pair of sticks our first option is going to be one of the big brands. You know Vic Firth, Zildjian, Meinl, etc.

But there´s really one true thing that we all pass away when we start on drums: the genre. If you´re looking for an awesome design in your sticks because you're goin' to use them in a gig that's just fine, but if you're looking for some sticks for practicing or evolving in your skills you should consider buying a more adequate brand for the genre or type of sound you're searching for.

I personally recommend Vic Firth as the more versatile brand in the market because of the wood they're made of, but you should use them especially is you're going play rock, principally because of the attack they have on the snare. If you're going to play Jazz use Promark if you're going to play metal use Ahead, and without any doubt, if you're more of a contemporary artist play with some good Meinl's sticks.

Always ask the salesmen in your favorite music store for what they can recommend, they're probably are going to have great options for every specific situation. Remember nobody knows anything at first, but there will be many drummers that have already passed that and will be happy to help.