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The author is discussing the different types of drumsticks and their benefits. Hickory is the most popular type of drumstick because it is denser, heavier and more rigid than maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Brown hickory is found closer to the ground, which makes it better for playing drums in a noisy environment.
Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or "brown hickory", is found closer to th...