Zildjian Drum Sticks

One of the most important pieces of equipment for any percussion player is the drum stick. Although they don't seem like much at first glance, sticks are your connection to the drums and cymbals. So, small details like balance, grip and tip material and shape can make a huge difference in the way you play. Gearing up with a set of Zildjian drum sticks that's the perfect fit for you can help you realize your potential as a drummer. The Zildjian company is best known for its cymbals, but it also makes an impressive variety of drum sticks. Zildjian dates back to 1623 when it was founded by Avedis Zildjian in Turkey, after he spent part of his career making cymbals for the Turkish court by invitation of the Sultan. Always a leader in the percussion industry, Zildjian has stayed prominent for 15 generations and nearly 400 years.

Naturally, you can count on Zildjian's sticks to sound excellent on cymbals as well as drums. In addition to their great selection of traditional hickory and maple drum sticks in every style a drummer could ask for, Zildjian also has a few especially ground-breaking designs. For example, the DIP series, available in hickory and maple, use a special coating that allows you to loosen your hold and handle the sticks lightly without losing grip. There are also the Trilok ROCK Artist Series sticks, designed by Trilok Gurtu, which have an indented thumb groove at the balance point to deliver and outstanding level of control.

Zildjian has always been committed to artist relationships, and the result of that is an impressive artist series. Take the Dave Grohl Signature sticks for example, made for the 20th anniversary of Nirvana's Nevermind album. Their acorn tips and big measurements give them excellent resonance, long reach and a great rebound. If you like a nylon tip and great balance, check out the Brooks Wackerman sticks. Or, for projection and durability, the Tre Cool sticks might be more your style. All of these signature drum sticks are made to their drummer's exacting specifications, so you can expect them to deliver incredible performance in any style similar to their namesakes.

Whichever Zildjian drum sticks you choose, know that you're getting a pair of sticks built with the same eye for quality that characterizes their cymbals. These sticks are so well-balanced and great-sounding that they'll probably make you even more excited than you already are every time you sit down at your drum throne to rock out.