LA Specials Drum Sticks - 5A Drumsticks - Drum Sticks Set for Acoustic Drums or Electronic Drums - Oval Wood Tip - Hickory Drum Sticks - Consistent Weight and Pitch - 3 Pairs

I'm actually a Guitarist of 25 plus years and "not that bad" on drums... Not GREAT but OK but as a musician my kids have decided that they want to learn drums as we have just got a "not too bad" e-drum kit before investing in a decent mesh kit - let's see if the kids A. Lose interest or B. Break it and use it to beat eachother with.The kit came with some 5A sticks made from what seemed like Matchstick wood (Balsa) which turned out to be Maple... Who knew?They broke within about an hour of playing an e-drum kit - though I did have the kids playing "lost in the shadows" from the Lost Boys soundtrack, "Raspberry Beret" by Prince and Slipknot's "Iowa", better chance of keeping them engaged if I taught them to play something quite easy but cool!But being that it's easier to teach them while playing along with the actual song they're aspiring to we have them rigged up to a set of monitors in tandem with the home stereo so the little "Joey Jordisons" can play along and and really feel like little "Metal Monsters".I went looking and didn't realise how many sticks there were out there and the more I trawled and read reviews (including the fake ones) and checked the difference between a 5A and a 5B and the benefits of hickory over maple I realised something..."Not only did my head hurt BUT all this fuss and debate was over... A Stick!... Or rather 2!"I saw bundles of 12 and 6 and read that they were rubbish and then saw another with plastic tips and read that they were also garbage. I saw some with velvet bags and even some with LED's and came to the conclusion that what I really needed were some drum sticks... No lights, no bag, no plastic tips with built in GPS which can cook your dinner and set your laundry off... Just normal drum sticks.What I did need however were something stronger than Maple - so I went with Hickory, which feels really solid when you play.I also needed something thicker than a 7A or the slightly thicker 5A so I went with a 5B which is alot nicer to play with especially if you're a fan of the ole Rock and Heavy Metal.I'm NOT an expert by any means BUT alot of people seem to have a problem with weight distribution which - while teaching the kids - I've had to explain the importance of with regards to time and speed. We have had NO issues in that regard, in fact they feel really nice and the kids have found them easy to "Pivet" (I know that's not the technical term but not being a drummer a can only apologise)My older son like to play classics like Terence Trent Darby's "Wishing Well" as it has a slightly more complicated beat and the sticks sound really nice and feel really lovely to play with.The balance is great, the beats are solid and after an entire afternoon of play with two 6 year olds and a 9 year old - we are still only on set number 1 out of the triple pack I purchased.In short LMAO.... They do actually "ROCK"We're busting out the Ibanez and the Schecter and suting off the Condenser Mic over the weekend as the kids wanna go full Metal Band which I am grateful for - especially given the tripe they listen to these days.I was starting to doubt I'd ever lure them back over to the "Dark Side" and now they're slowly returning to their roots and so guess it's down to these sticks...So not only are they great value for money, they're durable and have allowed me to reconnect with my kids so I guess I owe you guys a great big "Thank You!"Wow!Now I know this review was a tad long winded but drum sticks are unnecessarily complicated as are their reviews so I thought I'd write one which was "Real & True", actually told you something and entertained you too."Buy these Sticks, they'll save your family!"Lmao*Tips Hat*

Great product, nice weight. Although I haven't road tested the sticks fully they look durable. One thing I will add, but only minor, where the nylon tips meet the stick the collar of the tip is a little rough as though they haven't been finished off properly?

I've bought around 6 lots of these sticks now. They generally last a couple of weeks, playing for couple hours every day, but if you are unlucky then that's that. I have had a couple of pairs that lasted one song but the rest have been fine. On the other hand I bought a real pair of promark from a reputable dealer that snapped within 20 minutes too, so it's a risk, yes but generally pays off in my experience.Review written when price for 3 was£17.... Not £26!!!!

Good

Very string and has a really nice grip. Very happy with product

Well made - balanced and very comfortable to play with. 7a's are very light in the hand so good for beginners but also for people who like a responsive feel as they drum. I would buy them again.

I'll admit I'm a hard hitting drummer but these things just completely snapped upon first use. 5 sticks in one night of rehearsals, all breaking in the same place. Waste of money.

Wasn't sure what to expect when ordering these sticks but I'm pleasantly suprised, I've had three full band rehearsals (and I'm a heavy player) and I'm still on the first pair of the three and they are holding up really well, if the other two pairs hold up aswell these are the best value sticks on Amazon

These are nice drumsticks for beginners.Won’t hold up long with a hard-core daily drummer

First of all, I'm a pro drummer and sound engineer. I work 6-7 shows a week.I've had all kinds of sticks, but hadn't bought some in awhile. I play with a very laidback grip, all the way to the back; studied Weckl's Evolution DVD as well Todd Sucherman's extensively regarding the use of rebound, plus many years of military rudimental technique. Studied in college, went to several clinics, the whole shebang... you get it.Quite simply put, those are the best sticks I have ever tried for how my hands have developed after 20 years and how I play now - which is different for everyone of course. "LA special" is a GREAT name :Those are made for a laid-back, LA backbeat type of technique. There is a LOT of rebound, more so than just about other stick I ever tried in my life, so if you use Moeller technique at all (picking up with the wrist up motion between every hit), those are NOT for you.However, if you grip way back on 'em sticks and hit hard and solidly whip your snare every 2's and 4's, they are for you.Those are 5B's, which should fit most drummers. In my experience, diameter is overrated. Anyone with human-sized fingers can play from 7A to a little above that. Balance point - which on those sticks, is lower than most - is most important for where you grip (just below it is ideal, but not more than twice your grip fingers width I'd reckon). This is perfect for me.They are light medium-ish in weight; I haven't weighed them. I guess it's on the specs.I hit drums with those things. I don't care that the finish isn't even. The logo is looking really good.Most importantly tho, they *sound* really good. Real hardwood, harder than most. Give me an almost nylon tip sound in my cymbal - I finally get THE ride sound I always coveted. Very very crispm, brighten up a dark cymbal, helps cutting through a rock band if you have jazz cymbals because you're a snob like me.On top of ALL that, they cost like one third of any other pair or something.No more worrying about running out of sticks.The only thing I don't like is the absence of Promark logo. Those are EXCELLENT sticks.They should be proud.

Es la 3 era vez que las compro, buen peso, buena durabilidad. He visto reseñas donde se quejan de la diferencia de peso en el mismo par de baquetas, la diferencia maxima que he encontrado son 4 gramos, no molesta para nada esa diferencia, recordemos que las baquetas son consumibles que se desgastan y hay que reemplazar, 4 gramos no son problema

Preis Leistung 1a. Echte Alternative zu den teuereren „Markensticks“.

It felt comfortable while playing. All three pairs have different weight. Excellent for edrums with mesh heads..