Vater Hickory Los Angeles 5A Wood Chip Drumsticks VH5AW (6 Pairs)

Hickory is the most popular wood used in making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier, and harder than maple. Hickory also absorbs a large amount of shock, reducing hand and wrist fatigue. Dark or brown hickory is slightly denser and heavier than "white" hickory near the center of the tree.