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Pro-Mark: Ringo Starr's stick of choice

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Pro-mark
From £7.99

Simon Phillips, Gary Husband, Benny Greb and even Ringo Starr favour this Texas-based company and for good reason, as they produce lasting and articulate standard or customised models. From jazz icons to cheeky drum'n'bass beat masters and the hard hitters out there, they have dutifully provided some seriously popular wood.

Zildjian
From £9.25

Travis Barker and Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez favour the 'Z' stick, which is currently touted as being 100% guaranteed straight. They're made from US hickory or maple, with some models available in Zildjian's non-slipping 'Dip' finish or their 'Anti-Vibe' construction, which takes the shock out of your stroke.

Regal Tip
From £9.50

Joe Calato's company has definitely set a serious standard among the most discerning drummers, and it offers a truly comprehensive range of sizes that have been super popular with everyone from Jeff Porcaro to Dennis Chambers and Keith Carlock, who have all used Regal Tip's 8A model.

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