Drum sticks a wooden shaft and a nylon tip. The nylon tip produces a softer tone that is ideal for practice pads but does not transfer well to real drums. Nylon tips are quite durable. https://www.coherentmarketinsights.com/industry-reports/drum-sticks-market#:~:text=How%20big%20is%20the%20Drum,USD%20501.7%20million%20in%202031.