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 96 reviews.
These have been very durable and helps me speed my rolls!
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.
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 🙏
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.
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.
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.
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.
So far I am enjoying the 5a long sticks I just received . I have thought about a longer stick for a while. There is a little bit of getting used to after using a 5a from a different company. Right from the start the 5a long has a nice feel and balance. Overall I’m really pleased with the Woodies 5a long.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.