Practice and Hand Development Sticks

Here is a video that displays some of the practice and hand development sticks that I use in my teaching as well as in my own practicing. See the Time Stamps Below for a complete list. The pad I am using is a vintage metal Ludwig Tuneable Practice pad. You can learn all about it here For information on the sticks I make and sell go to If you want to place an order contact me at rickdior@ Time Stamps 0:00 Introduction 0:49 Promark XB1 Matt Savage Rubber Tip Practice Sticks 1:50 Simpson “Tomahawk“ Practice /Positioning Sticks 6:00 Gordy Knudtson Metal Practice Sticks 7:35 Dior Drumsticks Cocobolo Warm Up-Strength Sticks Barrel Tip/90 grams 8:42 Dior Drumsticks Heartwood Cocobolo Warm Up-Training Sticks Reverse Tip/100 grams 10:27 Dior Drumsticks Pecan Workout Sticks Acorn Tip/80 grams