I just bought some drumsticks and at the bottom of the sticks it says 7A. What does 7A mean on a drum stick?

Question

I am so confused. My mom asked me and i didn't know. I need some help.

Answer 1

The numbers and letters refer to the size and shape of the stick. The higher the number, the thinner the stick. It is a system used that is similiar to "gauge" size. Your 7A sticks are a light, Jazz type stick. 5A's would be thicker and good for rock drumming. A set of 2B's would be thicker and heavier towards the shoulder of the stick, thereby good for marching drums or heavy metal.

Answer 2

it means the size. like the size would be a number, then a letter. that means what size stick it is. trust me i took drums in band class in 5th grade.