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I am a passionate drummer, not so professional, but have a band in my school. I don't focus on any specific kind of songs or beats and have an acoustic drum kit.
I would prefer nylon tip drum sticks, and some kind of wood that would be more of dense. Can someone please recommend me, not a model, but specifications of a drum stick that would be a bit long and satisfy my conditions? Remember, I need a stick that would suit, if not specialise in, all kinds of music. Thanks.
You should try Vater's Fusion sticks (http://www.vater.com/#!/product/10) These have a longer shaft than most sticks and for thickness, they are between a 5A and 5B with a ball nylon tip. I find them to have the right balance for attack and speed.
Your typical drumstick is made of Hickory wood which neither that dense nor that light.
Maple is another popular wood for sticks but is lighter than Hickory.
Your best bet would be sticks made out of Oak, which is quite denser than Hickory and a lot denser than Maple; I know for sure Pro-Mark produces oak sticks that come in various specs and sizes.
The typical length for a stick is right around 16", a longer stick would be around 17".
Keep in mind that nylon tip sticks, in comparison to wood tip ones, would sound significantly brighter on the cymbals.
Sticks are very personal things - what might suit you might not suit someone else. Best thing to do is head to your local drum store, grab a few different pairs (sizes and makes) from the rack and try them out on the pad in the store and see what feels comfortable for you.
