Rimshot Drumsticks was established as a Filipino drumstick brand focused on producing durable, performance-oriented drumsticks suitable for local musicians. While the company has not publicly released extensive historical information about its founding, it has grown into one of the country’s most recognizable local drumstick manufacturers through endorsements, social media presence, and partnerships with Filipino drummers. [9]

The brand emphasizes locally available support while using imported high-grade hickory, the wood most commonly used for professional drumsticks due to its strength, flexibility, and shock absorption. [14]

Premium Hickory Drumsticks

Rimshot’s flagship products are its premium hickory drumsticks, available in standard and extended-length (“X”) variants.

Common models include:

• 7A / 7AX – Lightweight sticks intended for jazz, worship, quieter performances, and younger players. [2]

• 3A – Medium-weight “fusion” stick with round tips suitable for light to medium-volume playing and electronic drums. [6]

• 5A / 5AX – General-purpose all-around drumsticks suitable for nearly every genre. [4]

• 5B / 5BX – Heavier sticks designed for louder music and frequent rimshots. [7]

• 2B – Heavy sticks for powerful playing styles. [12]

• ROCK (2BX) – Extended heavy sticks intended for rock, metal, and marching applications. [5]

• Battalion Marching – Extra-thick marching sticks designed for field percussion and practice pads. [3]

Signature Series

Rimshot collaborates with Filipino drummers to produce artist signature drumsticks.

Signature models have included:

• Chi Evora Signature

• Mar Dizon Signature

• Genson Viloria “Ghost Stixx”

These sticks are designed around each artist’s preferred dimensions, balance, and playing style. [9]

Other Products

Beyond drumsticks, Rimshot manufactures and sells:

• Wire drum brushes

• Practice pads

• Drumstick bags

• Marching percussion mallets

• Tenor mallets

• Lifestyle merchandise

The company also markets more affordable drumstick lines such as Jaguar Hickory Drumsticks and Volksticks Maple Drumsticks for students and budget-conscious players. [11]

Rimshot’s premium drumsticks are manufactured from high-grade hickory, chosen for:

• High impact resistance

• Good vibration absorption

• Long service life

• Balanced weight

• Consistent feel

Several models are available with:

• Wood tips

• Nylon tips

• Natural (unlacquered) finish

• Lacquered finish

• Extended-length (“X”) versions [13]

Rimshot produces sticks for a wide variety of musicians, including:

• Drum set players

• Church musicians

• Jazz drummers

• Rock and metal drummers

• Marching percussionists

• Drumline performers

• Music students

• Drum instructors

Its catalog spans lightweight practice sticks through heavy-duty marching models. [10]

According to the company, Rimshot focuses on:

• Durable construction

• Professional-grade hickory

• Practical model selection

• Affordability relative to many imported brands

• Supporting the Philippine drumming community

The brand also notes environmentally conscious packaging practices, such as minimizing the use of bubble wrap for shipping drumsticks. [1]

Rimshot Drumsticks has become a well-known local brand among Filipino drummers. Community discussions generally describe the sticks as offering good value and durability for their price, although individual experiences vary depending on playing style and intensity. [9]

• Drumstick

• Hickory

• Marching percussion

• Drum set

• Practice pad

1. RIMSHOT Drumsticks | Official Site – Rimshot PH

2. 7A 7AX Rimshot Drumsticks Hickory – Rimshot PH

3. Battalion Marching Rimshot Drumsticks Hickory – Rimshot PH

4. 5A 5AX Rimshot Drumsticks Hickory – Rimshot PH

5. ROCK (2BX) Rimshot Drumsticks Hickory – Rimshot PH

6. 3A Rimshot Drumsticks Hickory – Rimshot PH

7. 5B 5BX Rimshot Drumsticks Hickory – Rimshot PH

8. Collections – Rimshot PH

9. Opinions on local drumstick brands

10. How To Choose The Best Rimshot Drumstick: A Complete Buying Guide

11. SISKIN

12. Rimshot Drumsticks 2B Hickory – TikTok Shop Philippines

13. Rimshot Drumsticks – 5A 5AX Hickory Drumsticks High Grade Hickory – TikTok Shop Philippines