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2. Shaw Supremo Sticks
£4.49

A British family-run company, William Shaw and Co has been in existence since 1866 and was recently bought by the Music Shipping Company. The company produces wood and nylon-tipped models and claims the 'largest selection of drum sticks in the world'.

1. Vic Firth Nova
£5

This budget range from stick giants Vic Firth includes not only regular finish but also exotic black and red sets for half the price of the popular Vic Firth sticks. They might have minor cosmetic blemishes but, as cut-price versions of their big brother, they are made in the US and will serve you well.

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