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🥁 Welcome to the ProOrca blog , the place where we talk about drumsticks ...

seriously, but without taking yourself seriously. 🥁

Our guides and tips for choosing (really) the right baguettes

  • Whether you are a beginner, experienced, a teacher or just curious, here we help you choose better , understand better and above all play better .
  • Our mission: to ensure that every drummer finds THE pair that suits them — based on their age, style, feel, needs… and sometimes also their budget.

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Comparatif baguettes : ProOrca, Vic Firth ou Promark ?

Comparatif baguettes : ProOrca, Vic Firth ou Promark ?

By PROORCA

Chez ProOrca, on ne fait pas les choses à moitié.Chaque baguette qui sort de nos ateliers français est tournée, équilibrée et testée à la main, une par une. Pas pour copier les standards américains comme...
Baguettes de batterie 5A ou 7A : comment choisir VOTRE paire ?

5A or 7A Drumsticks: How to Choose YOUR Pair?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca, we don't just make drumsticks: we craft tools that extend your playing and reveal your personality. So... 5A or 7A? Between lightness and versatility, finesse and power, we help you choose the stick...
Quelles sont les différentes formes d’olives des baguettes de batterie ?

What are the different drumstick tip shapes?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca, every stick tells a story, down to the smallest details. The tip: this little point that touches your cymbals, defines your sound, your feel and your style. Barrel, Teardrop, Acorn, Ball, Oval, Arrow, or...
Comment bien tenir une baguette de batterie ?

How to hold a drumstick correctly?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca , holding a stick correctly is essential for playing in tune, comfortably, and without fatigue. The ideal grip is the thumb-index finger grip , which provides control and natural bounce. To help you...
Quand changer ses baguettes de batterie ?

When to change your drumsticks ?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca , we know: a stick doesn't last forever, even when it's well made. A worn stick can alter your sound, hurt your hands, and damage your cymbals or drumheads. So, it's essential to...
Doit-on acheter des baguettes de batterie 5A ou 5B ?

Should you buy 5A or 5B drumsticks?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca , each stick is handcrafted in France, to be much more than just a tool: a true extension of your playing. And when you're asked "5A or 5B?", the real answer depends on...
Batterie électronique vs acoustique : laquelle pour débuter ?

Electronic vs. Acoustic Drums: Which One to Start With?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca , we have been manufacturing handcrafted drumsticks in France since 1984. With our experience working with both beginner and professional drummers, we know that choosing between an electronic or acoustic drum kit can...
Baguettes de batterie

Why do we love hickory so much for our ProOrca sticks?

By PROORCA

At ProOrca, we choose hickory for its bounce, strength, and natural feel. No varnish, no fluff. Just well-turned wood, ready to groove for a long time.
Baguettes de batterie

Which pair of sticks for my playing, level and budget?

By Captain Frapp

There is no such thing as a universal drumstick – only yours. Whether you're a fan of muted jazz, hard-hitting metal, or just starting out at home, every drummer has specific needs. At ProOrca, we...

Guides to simplify your life (and avoid casting mistakes)

Between thin, thick, hickory, maple, 5A , 7A , 5B drumsticks, with or without grip… you can quickly feel lost.

We have therefore written clear and concrete practical guides , with the aim of directing you in 3 minutes flat towards what will really suit you.

👉 Here are some topics you will find on our blog:

  • choosing your pair: sizes, weight, sensations, mistakes to avoid.
  • specific advice for getting started without struggling.
  • an overview of wood species, sensations, and their lifespan.

From muted jazz to aggressive metal, there's no one-size-fits-all rule—but we'll help you make the right choice.
(And avoid dropping them like an amateur.)


Designed for drummers. Written by drummers.

All articles are written by the ProOrca team — we are makers, but above all, passionate , and we spend as much time in the workshop as on the drums.

No wooden language (even if we work the hickory by hand). No marketing fluff.

Just useful information , honest advice and a real concern to help you progress, whatever your level .

Beginners, children, teachers: concrete answers

We receive a lot of questions from parents , drum teachers or young drummers who wonder where to start.

It is for them that we have designed some of our most read articles:

👉 And we answer it with simple words, concrete examples, and advice from the field , not from a manual.

The end!

At ProOrca, we handcraft our baguettes in France with meticulous attention to detail. But we know that a good pair is also one that you choose carefully .

The blog is here to help you. Enjoy reading, and above all... enjoy the game!