There are many types of drumsticks available in the market with different sizes, shapes and compositions in different materials. Considerations of the Materials Used in the Composition of Drumsticks Most drumsticks are made of wood. Rosewood, maple, hickory and Japanese oak are most popularly used because they are very hard, heavy and durable. Rosewood is hard-structured and durable, while maple is light and soft. Apart from wooden drumsticks, there are also options made of carbon fibre, ergonomic sticks, plastic, graphite, fibreglass, aluminium or light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that light up when hit. Take a look at the Drumstick Basics (Tips, Shoulders, Shaft, Butt) Drumsticks come in a variety of sizes, weights and balances, all of which share a similar basic design. These characteristics are the shoulders (tapered area), tip (which beats the drum head), buttocks (lower end), and shaft (handheld straight area). The sticks with rounded barrels and pointed ends are the most popular d