Best Drumstick 5B(?) to eliminate shock to the hands?

Question

We're playing Rock Band and they have the electronic drum pads that are rubbery-plastic. They come with cheap natural wooden drumsticks but the shock going through them is killing my hands and arms. I actually got pins & needles in my left forearm yesterday from it. What would be the best drumstick to reduce this shock? I am looking at Hornets. Also, would 5B be the best? I assumed since you're really beating away at the drums, verses playing soft (A) in an orchestral setting...and I'm not moving around (S) in a street setting. 5 is standard right? I wasn't sure.

Yeah...I'm a hard hitter. Plus since these aren't actual drums, it's even worse. So the thicker ones might be better. I'll give a bunch a try at the Guitar Center

Answer 1

Try 5B Aluminum Drumsticks
Standard is fine

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Answer 2

Check out Pro-Mark drumsticks.
The one and only drumstick I've used for 10 years + are those. I've used the 5B Japanese Oak ones with nylon tips for so many years. They have a very smooth finish and are not rubbery in "feel". They are like $8 a pair. They are the only stick I use on drum kits because they take so long to break. Very strong, reliable and durable stick. Trust me, you won't be sorry if you some Pro-Mark Oak sticks.

Also, in the past I've tried the Tama , Vic Firth, and even the Ziljian sticks before many years ago. I broke all those real quick because I'm a real hard-hitting drummer. I can't help it......LOL but I needed a really strong drumstick that would endure and last a very long time. I found that stick in Pro-Mark. I know it sounds like a silly informercial, but I'm being honest.

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Actually, 5Bs are a pretty thick drum stick really. The 2Bs are more slimmer. You could still try a Pro Mark 2B Oak stick too. It would be a thinner width stick, but it's still strong because it's still an oak wood. You have to try out the sizes first before you buy them. Remember this, when selecting drum stick woods. OAK is much more harder, more tougher wood than HICKORY drumsticks. I hope this helped you out a little. Good luck and keep on drumming!

Answer 3

5A or 5B is a standard drum stick. Only difference between them is the tip.

These guys have it wrong. Zildjian just came out with a stick, called Anti-Vibe. It's made for electronic drum kits like the one on Rock Band. They are probably around $10. The only problem with them is the little shock absober things fall out in like an hour. But they are still very good at reducing shock, even without that.

If you don't like those, my personal drumset favorite is the Zildjian Dips. The have silicone-ish dipped butt-ends for grip.