Drumsticks

  The Best Drum Sticks      Products featured are independently selected by our editorial team and we may earn a commission from purchases made from our links; the retailer may also receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Whether they’re used to bring out a beat, like in  Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean,”  or being used for a melodramatic mid-song fill, like in  Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight,”  a set of drums sticks is like the magic wand behind many of your favorite songs. While there are hundreds of drumsticks available online, a good set of drum sticks need to be worth their weight in wood. Different types of trees, wood grain and densities will all affect the way the sticks feel in yo ur hand, and the sound coming off the drums. Before you purchase a set of sticks, consider what kind of  drummer  you are, and your playing style. Playing in a rock or metal band? You’ll want a thicker, weightier pair of sticks that c...