How are Zildjian Drumsticks made?
Zildjian drumsticks are made “the Zildjian Way.” The process is controlled every step of the way, starting with stacking and air-drying the wood boards. When the wood has been sufficiently air-dried, it is introduced to dry kilns, which specifically dry each board to Zildjian’s exact quality standards. Proper drying prevents warpage throughout the entire process. Boards are then cut into dowels and hand checked to make sure each meets Zildjian requirements. The dowels are then ground to the exact shape and size of the particular model drumstick. All Zildjian Drumsticks are inspected throughout the process and are weight-paired and pitch matched.
