Percussion Kits

What is the difference between wood tipped drumsticks and nylon tipped?

is there a difference in tom sound when hit? ride sound? ETC

Yes, they sound different. Pretty much every material you use will sound different. Wood tips sound more woody, and nylon tips sound nylony. I recommend hitting tom with a baseball bat instead of a drumstick for maximum performance. And because I'm straight, I wouldn't recommend riding tom. He'll probably make some really interesting sounds if you do though.

Seriously though. Hit him hard.

Oh and btw, your choice of placement for this question is extraordinarily poor.

Nylon tipped drumsticks won't sound much different if you even notice the difference at all.

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