Maple wood is a lightweight alternative to hickory that allows for more sensitive and controlled playing. Maple sticks produce dark tones on your instruments and offer a softer feel. Maple DIP models are treated with a double coating of our exclusive DIP grip, providing a desirable back weighting to the stick. If you are looking for a stick with maximum grip to relax your hands that is still light enough to fly, Maple DIPs are for you. 7A Drumsticks are a slightly thinner version of the world-famous 5A size. Slimmer in profile, they offer a lighter playing touch around the drums. This Super 7A model is extra lightweight and also offers a little extra reach.