How to become a professional drummer with good sticks?

🥁 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 sticks


  • 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.

Pour ou contre les baguettes de batterie en carbone

For or against carbon drumsticks

Are you for or against carbon drumsticks? Ultra-strong and high-tech, they're a hot topic compared to hickory, the safe bet. Innovation or tradition? We take stock.
Quelles sont les marques de batterie et accessoires Made-in-France ?

What are the brands of batteries and accessories made in France?

Discover French drum and accessory brands: Heats, Lalite, ASBA… and our ProOrca drumsticks, Made-in-France, solid and customizable.
Quel porte baguettes de batterie choisir ?

Which drumstick holder should I choose?

Keep your sticks handy with style and efficiency. Discover the ProOrca sticks holders, durable, practical, and customizable for all kits.
Comment choisir ses baguettes de tambour ?

How to choose your drumsticks?

Choosing the right drumsticks is essential for comfort, sound, and accuracy. Discover our durable, balanced, and customizable ProOrca models.
Batterie électronique vs acoustique : laquelle pour débuter ?

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

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?

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.
De quoi est composée une baguette de batterie 🥁 ?

What is a drumstick made of 🥁?

Never below 120 BPM : at ProOrca , groove is no joke. You've just set up your kit—acoustic or electronic—and only one thing stands between you and your first fiery breaks: the right pair of...

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:


Which pair, for which game and what budget?

How to choose your pair?

Drumsticks for electronic drums

👉 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!