DRUMSTICKS

2018 Product Guide

WHY PLAY ZILDJIAN STICKS? YOUR ATTITUDE
Drummers express themselves not only through FUELS OURS.
the sounds they make, but through the vibe they At Zildjian, we are dedicated to
create. Zildjian represents four centuries of musical pushing the boundaries of what
expression and knows how drummers want to a drumstick can be and where
sound, feel and look. Zildjian sticks have as much the art of drumming can go. That
attitude as you do. starts with you. Connect with us
and help us write the next chapter
of the #ZildjianSticks story.

NEW FOR 2018

This year, we’re excited to roll out our new and improved 5A and 5B profiles! Redesigned from the
ground up for more durability and a better feel, the new 5A and 5B are available in over 30 variations
– from colors to DIP® to Anti-Vibe™ and everything in between. There’s something for everybody.
TAYLOR HAWKINS - FOO FIGHTERS
JOSH DUN - TWENTY ONE PILOTS
Artist Series

Hickory Series

Maple, Laminated Birch & Anti-Vibe™

DIP®

Brushes, Mallets, Rods & World Percussion

Stick Anatomy

Drumstick Selection Guide

 TRAVIS
BARKER

ARTIST SERIES
L: 16 3/8”
D: .595”
DRUMSTICKS

HAL RONALD TERRI LYNE

BLAINE BRUNER JR. CARRINGTON
L: 15 1/4” L: 16” L: 16”
D: .500” D: .550” D: .530”

DENNIS TRÉ LUIS

CHAMBERS COOL CONTE
L: 16” L: 16 1/2” L: 15 1/2”
D: .550” D: .625” D: .455”

TRILOK
GURTU
JOSH DAVE
DUN GROHL L: 16”
D: .550”
L: 16 1/2” L: 16 3/4”
D: .585” D: .600” L: 16 3/8”
D: .610”
(ROCK)

TAYLOR ROY MANU

HAWKINS HAYNES KATCHE
L: 15 7/8” L: 15 7/8” L: 15 15/16”
D: .600” D: .550” D: .550”
 JOEY JOHN THOMAS
KRAMER OTTO PRIDGEN
L: 16 1/4” L: 16” L: 16 1/8”
D: 550” D: .560” D: .590”

MARC
QUINONES
JOHN ANTONIO
L: 16 5/8”
RILEY SANCHEZ
D: .465”
(SALSA)
L: 16” L: 16 1/4”
L: 16 5/8” D: .550” D: .550”
D: .500”
(ROCK)

DANNY ERIC ZAK

SERAPHINE SINGER STARKEY
L: 16” L: 16” L: 16”
D: .560” D: .620” D: .555”

RINGO BILL KOZO

STARR STEWART SUGANUMA
L: 16” L: 15 7/8” L: 16 1/4”
D: .545” D: .500” D: .550”

RONNIE BROOKS ADRIAN

VANNUCCI WACKERMAN YOUNG
L: 16 1/2” L: 16 1/8” L: 16 1/2”
D: .610” D: .605” D: .585”
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7A - NATURAL JAZZ - NATURAL 5A - NATURAL 5A ACORN - NATURAL ABSOLUTE ROCK - NATURAL 3A ACORN - NATURAL
L: 15 1/2” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16 1/4” L: 16” L: 16”
D: .520” D: .540” D: .560” D: .570” D: 0.575” D: .580”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD

HICKORY SERIES
Made from the finest selection of North American Hickory,
these models feature the time-tested favorite of all drumstick woods.

SUPER 5A - NATURAL 5B ACORN - NATURAL SUPER 5B - NATURAL 5B - NATURAL ROCK - NATURAL 2B - NATURAL
L: 16 1/2” L: 16 1/4” L: 16 1/2” L: 16” L: 16 5/8” L: 16”
D: .585” D: .595” D: .595” D: .600” D: 0.625” D: .625”
TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD OR NYLON

NEW
 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:
7A - BLACK 5B - BLACK
L: 15 1/2” 5B - RED
D: .520” L: 16”
TIP: WOOD D: .600”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON
5A - BLUE
5A - BLACK
5A - RED 5A ACORN - RED/WHITE
L: 16” L: 16 1/4”
D: .560” D: .570”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD
5A ACORN - BLACK
L: 16 1/4”
D: .570”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON

NEW NEW NEW NEW

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

6 GAUGE - NATURAL 12 GAUGE - NATURAL
L: 16” L: 16”
D: .535” D: .610”
TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD
8 GAUGE - NATURAL 5A ACORN - GREEN
L: 16” L: 16 1/4”
D: .550” D: .570”
TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD
9 GAUGE - NATURAL 5A ACORN - PINK
L: 16” L: 16 1/4”
D: .563” D: .570”
TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD
10 GAUGE - NATURAL 5A ACORN - YELLOW
L: 16” L: 16 1/4”
D: .595” D: .570”
TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD
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SUPER 7A - MAPLE JAZZ - MAPLE 5A - MAPLE HEAVY 5A - LB HEAVY 5B - LB HEAVY JAZZ - LB HEAVY SUPER 5A - LB
L: 16” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16 1/2”
D: .525” D: .540” D: .560” D: .560” D: .600” D: .540” D: .585”
TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD

MAPLE
LAMINATED BIRCH & ANTI-VIBE™ SERIES
Patented technology effectively reduces
unwanted vibrations.

7A - ANTI-VIBE™ 5A - ANTI-VIBE™ 5B - ANTI-VIBE™ TRIGGER - ANTI-VIBE™

L: 15 1/2” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16”
D: .520” D: .560” D: 0.600” D: 0.590”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD

NEW NEW
 NEW NEW
7A - DIP BLACK OR PURPLE
®
5A - DIP BLACK OR PURPLE
®
5A ACORN - DIP BLACK
®
5B - DIP BLACK OR PURPLE
®

L: 15 1/2” L: 16” L: 16 1/4” L: 16”

D: 0.520” D: 0.560” D: 0.570” D: 0.600”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD OR NYLON

DIP SERIES ®

The original anti-slip coating! Trusted by millions of drummers,

our rubberized coating allows for a more relaxed grip.

2B - DIP® BLACK SUPER 7A - DIP® GREEN MAPLE 5A - DIP® GREEN MAPLE 5B - DIP® GREEN MAPLE 7A ACORN - DIP® ORANGE MAPLE
L: 16” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16” L: 16”
D: 0.625” D: 0.525” D: 0.560” D: 0.600” D: .555”
TIP: WOOD OR NYLON TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD TIP: WOOD

NEW NEW
FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

PROFESSIONAL WIRE BRUSH - RETRACTABLE

SUSPENDED CYMBAL MALLET - NATURAL
CYMBAL MALLET - NATURAL
CYMBAL MALLET - BLACK
GONG MALLET

BRUSHES MALLETS
RODS & WORLD PERCUSSION

FROM LEFT TO RIGHT:

MEZZO 1 - MULTI-ROD
Moderate Volume Option
MEZZO 2 - MULTI-ROD
Low Volume Option
TRAVIS BARKER - DOUBLE-STICK MALLET
DENNIS CHAMBERS - DOUBLE-STICK MALLET
JOHN RILEY - DOUBLE-STICK MALLET
 ANATOMY OF A
DRUMSTICK
TIP NECK SHOULDER SHAFT BUTT
Shape and size are critical to Area just before The precise spot Smack a good rim The entire profile of a Zildjian
your sound! Always consider the tip and the where the shaft shot on your snare. stick is formed on a centerless
surface area. Tip shapes and thinnest part of begins to taper into The shaft is the area grinder - not just the tip! A
sizes that create a broad surface the stick. the neck. that takes the most stone ground butt–end is more
area will generate a wider palette impact. comfortable in the hand and
of complex sounds, whereas provides better consistency
smaller surface areas create bright, for players who like to flip their
tight and precise sounds. sticks around for a strong
backbeat!

TAPER LENGTH
The single biggest contributor Longer sticks provide added reach
to feel and response. Longer and a slightly more front-heavy feel.
tapers make a stick feel fast Shorter sticks tend to be more agile.
and responsive. Shorter tapers
add power and help you really
lay into the drums and cymbals.

WHEN THE STICK IS RIGHT, EVERYTHING ELSE FALLS INTO PLACE.

Use our STICK SELECTION GUIDE on the next page to find your perfect stick! Mix and match lengths, tapers and tip shapes
for a feel and sound that’s all your own.
DRUMSTICK SKU Model Name Tip
Material
Finish/Color Diame-
ter
Length Taper Stick
Material
Tip
Shape

SELECTION GUIDE
ZASJKG Joey Wood Green DIP .550" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Kramer
ZASJO John Riley Wood Natural .550" 16" Long Hickory Acorn

SORTED BY DIAMETER, ASCENDING ORDER ZASKS Kozo

Suganuma
Nylon Natural .550" 16.25" Medium Hickory Barrel

SKU Model Name Tip Finish/Color Diame- Length Taper Stick Tip ZASMK Manu Katché Wood Natural .550" 15.94” Medium Hickory Round
Material ter Material Shape
ZASRB Ronald Wood Orange .550" 16" Long Hickory Oval
ZASBS Bill Stewart Wood Natural 0.500 15.875 Medium Hickory Oval
Bruner Jr.
ZASHB Hal Blaine Wood Natural .500" 15.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
ZASRH Roy Haynes Wood Walnut Stain .550" 15.875" Long Hickory Long Oval
Z7ANA 7A Nylon Anti-Vibe .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round
ZASTG Trilok Gurtu Wood Walnut Stain .550" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Z7ANB 7A Nylon Black .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round w/Yellow DIP
Z7AND 7A Nylon Black DIP .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round ZSDMDC Dennis Wood/ Natural .550" 16" Medium Hickory Round
Chambers Felt
Z7AN 7A Nylon Natural .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round Double
Z7ANDP 7A Nylon Purple DIP .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round Stick/Mallet

Z7AA 7A Wood Anti-Vibe .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round ZSDMJO John Riley Wood/ Natural .550" 16" Long Hickory Acorn
Double Felt
Z7AB 7A Wood Black .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round Stick/Mallet
Z7AD 7A Wood Black DIP .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round ZASZS Zak Starkey Wood Natural .555" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Z7A 7A Wood Natural .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round Z7AACDO 7A Wood Orange DIP .555” 16” Medium Maple Acorn
Z7ADP 7A Wood Purple DIP .520" 15.5" Medium Hickory Round Z5AM 5A Wood Natural .560" 16" Medium Maple Oval
ZS7AM Super 7A Wood Natural .525" 16" Medium Maple Round Z5AMDG 5A Wood Green DIP .560" 16" Medium Maple Oval
ZS7AMDG Super 7A Wood Green DIP .525" 16" Medium Maple Round Z5ANA 5A Nylon Anti-Vibe .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZASTC Terri Lyne Wood Natural .530" 16" Medium Hickory Oval Z5ANB 5A Nylon Black .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Carrington
Z5ANBU 5A Nylon Blue .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZGS6 6 Gauge Wood Natural .535" 16" Medium Hickory Fusion
Z5AND 5A Nylon Black DIP .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZJZH Heavy Jazz Wood Natural .540" 16" Medium Laminat- Tear Drop
ed Birch Z5AN 5A Nylon Natural .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval

ZJZM Jazz Wood Natural .540" 16" Medium Maple Oval Z5ANDP 5A Nylon Purple DIP .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval

ZJZN Jazz Nylon Natural .540" 16" Medium Hickory Oval Z5ANR 5A Nylon Red .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval

ZJZ Jazz Wood Natural .540" 16" Medium Hickory Oval Z5AA 5A Wood Anti-Vibe .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval

ZASRS Ringo Starr Wood Purple DIP .545" 16" Long Hickory Oval Z5AB 5A Wood Black .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval

ZGS8 8 Gauge Wood Natural .550" 16" Medium Hickory Fusion Z5ABU 5A Wood Blue .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval

ZASAS Antonio Wood Natural .550" 16.25" Medium Hickory Barrel Z5AD 5A Wood Black DIP .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Sánchez Z5A 5A Wood Natural .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZASDC Dennis Wood Natural .550" 16" Medium Hickory Round Z5ADP 5A Wood Purple DIP .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Chambers
Z5AR 5A Wood Red .560” 16” Medium Hickory Oval
ZASDCN Dennis Nylon Natural .550" 16" Medium Hickory Round
Chambers (Black) Z5AH Heavy 5A Wood Natural .560” 16” Medium Laminat- Oval
ed Birch

Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SKU Model Name Tip Finish/Color Diame- Length Taper Stick Tip SKU Model Name Tip Finish/Color Diame- Length Taper Stick Tip
Material ter Material Shape Material ter Material Shape
ZASDS Danny Wood Natural .560" 16" Medium Hickory Oval Z5BN 5B Nylon Natural .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Seraphine
Z5BNDP 5B Nylon Purple DIP .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZASOT John Otto Wood Charcoal .560" 16" Medium Hickory Barrel
Z5BNR 5B Nylon Red .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZGS9 9 Gauge Wood Natural .563" 16" Medium Hickory Fusion
Z5BA 5B Wood Anti-Vibe .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Z5AACB 5A Acorn Wood Black .570" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5BB 5B Wood Black .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
5ACD 5A Acorn Wood Black DIP .570" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5BD 5B Wood Black DIP .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Z5AACD 5A Acorn Wood Natural .570" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5BDP 5B Wood Purple DIP .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Z5AACDGG 5A Acorn Wood Neon Green .570" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5BR 5B Wood Red .600” 16” Medium Hickory Oval
Z5AACDGP 5A Acorn Wood Neon Pink .570" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5B 5B Wood Natural .600” 16” Medium Hickory Oval
Z5AACDGY 5A Acorn Wood Neon Yellow .570" 16.25" Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5BH Heavy 5B Wood Natural .600” 16” Medium Laminat- Oval
Z5AAC 5A Acorn Wood Natural .570” 16.25” Medium Hickory Acorn ed Birch
Z5AACWDR 5A Acorn Wood White w/ .570” 16.25” Medium Hickory Acorn ZASDG Dave Grohl Wood Natural .600" 16.75" Medium Hickory Acorn
Red DIP
ZASTH Taylor Wood Natural .600" 15.875" Short Hickory Round
ZARK Absolute Wood Natural .575" 16" None Hickory Butt Hawkins
Rock
ZASBW Brooks Nylon Natural .605" 16.125" Medium Hickory Oval
Z3A 3A Wood Natural .580" 16" Short Hickory Round Wackerman (Red)
ZASAY Adrian Young Nylon White & Black .585" 16.5" Medium Hickory Acorn ZGS12 12 Gauge Wood Natural .610" 16" Medium Hickory Fusion
(Black)
ZASRV Ronnie Wood Natural .610" 16.5" Long Maple Barrel
ZASJD Josh Dun Wood Red .585" 16.5" Medium Hickory Oval Vanucci
ZS5A Super 5A Wood Natural .585" 16.5" Medium Hickory Acorn ZASTGR Trilok Gurtu - Wood Walnut Stain .610" 16.375" Medium Hickory Oval
Rock w/Yellow DIP
ZS5AH Heavy Wood Natural .585” 16.5” Medium Laminat- Acorn
Super 5A ed Birch ZASES Eric Singer Wood Natural .620" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
ZASTP Thomas Wood Natural .590" 16.125" Short Hickory Oval Z2BND 2B Nylon Black DIP .625" 16" Short Hickory Oval
Pridgen
Z2BN 2B Nylon Natural .625" 16" Short Hickory Oval
ZTG Trigger Wood Anti-Vibe .590" 16" Short Hickory Round
Z2BD 2B Wood Black DIP .625" 16" Short Hickory Oval
ZGS10 10 Gauge Wood Natural .595" 16" Medium Hickory Fusion
Z2B 2B Wood Natural .625" 16" Short Hickory Oval
ZASTB Travis Barker Wood White .595" 16.375" Short Hickory Round
ZASTR Tré Cool Wood Natural .625" 16.5" Medium Hickory Acorn
ZASTBF Travis Barker Wood Natural .595" 16.375" Short Hickory Round
ZRK Rock Wood Natural .625" 16.625" Medium Hickory Barrel
ZASTBLK Travis Barker Wood Black .595" 16.375" Short Hickory Round
ZSDMTB Travis Barker Wood/ White .595" 16.375” Short Hickory Round
Double Felt
Stick/Mallet
ZS5B Super 5B Wood Natural .595" 16.5" Short Hickory Barrel
Z5BAC 5B Acorn Wood Natural .595” 16.25” Medium Hickory Acorn
Z5BMDG 5B Wood Green DIP .600" 16" Medium Maple Oval
Z5BNA 5B Nylon Anti-Vibe .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval
Z5BNB 5B Nylon Black .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval All Zildjian Drumsticks are weight sorted,
Z5BND 5B Nylon Black DIP .600" 16" Medium Hickory Oval pitch paired, and guaranteed straight.
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