Same premium American Hickory — now with nylon tips for a brighter, crisper cymbal attack that cuts through any mix.
Same balance, same feel. Different sound. You'll hear it immediately.
NYLON VS WOOD TIPS
This stick — Nylon tip
Bright & Crisp
Cuts through the mix. Louder cymbal attack, more defined articulation, longer tip life.
Wood tip
Warm & Natural
Warmer, rounder tone. More traditional feel. Great for studio and acoustic settings.
16.53"
Length
0.57"
Diameter
4 OZ
Weight / Pair
0.87
Density g/cm³
WOOD OR NYLON?
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NYLON
Bright & Crisp
Louder cymbal attack, longer tip life, cuts through any mix. Best for live, loud, and high-energy settings.
WOOD
Warm & Natural
Warmer, rounder cymbal tone. More traditional feel. Great for studio, acoustic, and jazz settings.
GOT QUESTIONS?
Nylon tips produce a brighter, crisper cymbal tone and last longer than wood tips. Wood tips give a warmer, more natural sound. The hickory body is identical — it's purely a difference in tone and tip durability. If you play live or need to cut through a loud mix, nylon is the better choice.
With cheaper sticks, yes — but Woodies nylon tips are securely bonded to the shaft. Under normal playing conditions they stay put. Like any stick, heavy abuse on rims and edges will eventually wear them down, but they're built to last.
Yes — nylon tips are actually preferred for electronic kits. They're gentler on mesh heads and rubber pads than wood tips, and they trigger sensors more consistently. If you play e-drums regularly, nylon is the smarter choice.
Yes! Free shipping on all orders over $70. The 6-pack gets you there easily, or grab the Brick for the best deal and free shipping included.
Rock, pop, gospel, R&B, and any live setting where you need your cymbals to cut through. Also great for electronic kits. If you play jazz or need a warmer acoustic tone, wood tips are the better fit.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.5 / 5 from 85 reviews.
These have been very durable and helps me speed my rolls!
Gabriel N.5/5Verified
I've tried the 5b long nylon tips and 5a long nylon tips sticks. I like the 5A better, like the longer stick for it's reach. Maybe just a little shorter taper. Seems to ware out just below the tip. Otherwise I'm liking them.
Hank M.5/5Verified
I have played a few shows with the same pair they hold up and feel great also gives a great ping sound to my ride cymbal love them
Scott D.5/5Verified
❤️❤️❤️
Rick C.5/5Verified
Great feel, perfect balance. I'm very happy with them
Barry H.5/5Verified
I've been looking for quality drum sticks that are a bit longer than the normal length. Finally found them! These are awesome!
Chris A.5/5Verified
They're quite beefy, I have to get used to the x- long but they're solid and will last much longer!
Anthony R.4/5Verified
I first heard about this company about a year ago and then you guys sent me a pair of these sticks and ever since i bought a few more as well as a shirt, and recently a package, with a stick bag, and a brick of sticks, and lm impressed withe the quality and durability of them, thank you 🙏
Efren O.5/5Verified
After 60 years of playing music professionally where have you been?
Wm S.5/5Verified
Being from Ohio and seeing an Ohio made product I just had to try it. Used the 5A Longs and rehearsal and then at 2 shows and these sticks surpassed my expectations in durability and consistency with weight. They definitely are an extention of my musical voice and I'm finally done searching for that perfect stick cause I have found it.
Mark E.5/5Verified
I've been looking for a better stick for years and Woodies 5a nylon tips are really good sticks. Great feel and sensitivity without feeling mushy. Weight and length are perfect.
Barry C.5/5Verified
Woodies drumsticks are great! The length and short taper provide a really nice balance and feel. The round tip also provides a great sound and response on cymbals. I feel these are the best American hickory drumsticks at a great price.
Ross A.5/5Verified
The weight and feel of the stick gives my playing much more assurance!
Keith P.5/5Verified
I have been a professional musician for over 60 years and have now found Woodies drumsticks. They are fantastic in feel and balance... and yes, I am still playing in the Portland area.
Wm S.5/5Verified
Great sticks! They last forever!
Sean
Sean N.5/5Verified
A little slippery had to put a wrap for grip. A little heavier than I’m used to.
Playing out with them and feel I have to grip them a little more than usual.
Love the nylon tip on the ride.
Ivan M.5/5Verified
Love the feel and response of these sticks.
Rick R.5/5Verified
Well the sticks are amazing. Very durable getting them again
Darren H.5/5Verified
Love the feel . I finally found my forever sticks.
Bryan K.5/5Verified
Ok
John M.4/5Verified
they have great quality and balance. I'm a heavy hitter and so far they are very resistant. The only issue for I didn't give all of the stars is because when I order the package of 12 pairs wood 5a long they change to 5a long but nylon tip.
Cesar S.4/5Verified
Everything I expected.
Scott L.5/5Verified
great drum sticks... very durable
David G.5/5Verified
I loved the feel of them right away but one stick only lasted about 5 songs and I'm not a particularly heavy hitter. Disappointed.
Ben S.2/5Verified
Great sticks
I’m an extra hard hitter
These are built for punishment
Brent K.5/5Verified
When I tried Woodies sticks initially, I wasn’t able to get the size I use. I tried another size, and while the sticks were high quality, they were too thick/heavy for my style of playing. I contacted Woodies, and they immediately responded and offered to exchange them for the proper size (which was available again). After a few days of sending the old sticks back, I emailed to check on the status of the new ones, and even though there was no actual hold up—they added another 3-pack for my time. Wow, thats excellent customer service. The sticks are awesome as well. As far as wood sticks go, they are solid and the nylon tips seem more diesel than others I’ve used. Haven’t broke one yet…which I’d normally go through at least pair of other sticks in the same time period. Woodies is definitely building my trust!
Christopher S.5/5Verified
THis stick are absolutely the highest quality you could ever want. They feel a bit more front weighted which I am guessing will appeal to almost every matched grip player .Also I am guessing that a harder hitter will also love these sticks. As a traditional grip player, who doesn't play extremely loud, they aren't what I want to use. I will love these as practice and warmup sticks and have a pair in each of my gigging stick bags. I gave one pair away to a match grip player who hits just a bit stronger and as predicted, he loved them and will probably make the switch. I think these stick will go over hugely with folk who play the equivalent size in Promark or Zildjian as I think these feel similar, if not better. I'll certainly let some other guys try the other pairs I have. I wish I could have given these sticks 5 stars but the truth is that they won't work for me. They should be a winner for a large number of other players. The sticks are worth every penny, that's for sure. Also the responsiveness and customer service of this company outclasses just about all others in the industry. Kudos to the folks at Woodies.
David L.4/5Verified
I purchased the 5A long nylon tips for use on my Roland VDrums. I like the extra length but the sticks are considerably heavier than the Promark 5A’s. The nylon tip seems quite large as well. Overall, they are ok and will have a place in my stick bag.
Jim W.4/5Verified
Good solid sticks love the length only draw back is that they are a bit too heavy. I reached out to your customer service and they got right back to me suggesting that maybe your 7A would be a little more comparable to the power 5A that I've been using for many years.
Kevin C.4/5Verified
I am 62 and have been playing drums since the 4th grade. These sticks are the best I have ever had. Noticed the length in seconds. I have be playing Pro Mark 5B nylon since time began and now I purchased the Woody’s 5A nylon and so far they are great. Good balance and finish is very nice… smooth. Was a little concerned on the size and length but great so far. Playing on a E kit right now. We shall see on the acoustics soon.
Mike G.5/5Verified
These sticks are perfectly balanced in my hands and feel incredible! They’re exactly what I’ve been searching for and will be adding more of these to my stick arsenal. These are my go-to sticks for every show!
Sean S.5/5Verified
Sticks feel and respond better than any I've ever used.
Rick R.5/5Verified
Good weight and durrable, they are less than an inch longer than my normal sticks, was expecting them to be longer i guess.
Jason S.4/5Verified
Love the sticks!
Jerome K.5/5Verified
Used them one show held up good I am going to wrap them for better grip
Jeff B.4/5Verified
They seem ok alittle longer but not that special sorry to say.
Steven S.3/5Verified
I love these sticks. I had ordered the round tip previously and was very pleased with the length and durability. I wanted a little more playing surface on the tip. The nylon tips were exactly what I was looking for. Same length and durability as the round tips but the nice clicks that I get on cymbal bells and the hats sound amazing. I’ve ordered the barrel tips to try them out. These are the most durable sticks I’ve ever used. I would highly recommend giving them a try.
Montoya J.5/5Verified
Great feel
Bryan K.5/5Verified
Sticks are nice and flat and well balanced.
Bary H.4/5Verified
perfect weight and length for me ..nylon 5A..thanks
Steve W.5/5Verified
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