Best Hickory Drum Sticks from Top Stores

Shop Nobi guide Updated October 18, 2026

Best Hickory Drum Sticks from Top Stores Hickory drum sticks here are priced from $16.99 to $23.99. All sticks are made from hickory wood, the preferred material for its strength and natural rebound.

Best Hickory Drum Sticks from Top Stores Product names note grip options such as ActiveGrip, Clear coating, and Limited editions, as well as size codes like 5A, 5B, 7A and XL.

Best Hickory Drum Sticks from Top Stores Some sticks feature wood tips while others have nylon tips for softer cymbal play.

Best Hickory Drum Sticks from Top Stores Choose sticks based on the music style you play: lighter 5A sticks suit jazz, while heavier 7A or XL sticks work well for rock.

American Hickory TS7 Tenor Sticks

D'Addario $23.99 See it at the store

DCPM1 Hickory Marching Drumstick, Wood Tip

D'Addario $16.99 See it at the store

Concert Two Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip

D'Addario $18.99 See it at the store

What does the size code indicate?

The code (5A, 5B, 7A, etc.) describes the stick’s thickness and weight, affecting balance and sound.

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