What is the difference between Nylon and wood tips?

Nylon has more ping on cymbals, less wear and tear on tips, but some say tips are prone to flying off a lot. Wood has better rebound on toms and snare, more control over sound, has more wear and tear if you play hard. I prefer Vic Firth Metal (wood tip) for practice and 5A or 5B (wood tip) for playing. The 7A is perhaps better size for small kids, would not recommend for adult or teenager even with small hands.

Will these be good for a beginner band drummer?

Yes, they will be good for a beginner drummer. But please check with the instructor first before buying this size of drumsticks. Some band instructors want a different size like 5A or 2B. Thanks!

What are best for 14 year old beginner?

5A is what I have used for many years now, but learned in marching band with 2B, and later went to 7A for concert band, jazz band and orchestra. Choose a medium thickness that fits the child's grip well and maybe try 2 or three sizes to compare at the music store

ASIN	B0002F73ZI
Best Sellers Rank	#796 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #12 in Drum Sticks
Body Material	Wood
Brand	Vic Firth
Brand Name	Vic Firth
Colour	Multi
Country of Origin	USA
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 3,350 Reviews
Finish Type	wood
Hand Orientation	ambidextrous
Included Components	Pair Player Label
Item Dimensions	39.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 Centimeters
Item Type Name	Cleaning & Care [Alias]
Item Weight	0.2 Pounds
Item dimensions L x W x H	39.4 x 1.4 x 1.4 Centimeters
Manufacturer	Vic Firth
Material	Hickory
Material Type	Hickory
Model Name	7A
Model Number	VIC 7A BAG
Part Number	7A
UPC	750795052684
Warranty Description	30 day limited warranty

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