If you have the time, read these articles. They are from one of the drummers that was at the Drummers for Jesus Conference. http://www.carlalbrecht.com/articles/SabianKnight, I found it. Enjoy.
In your stick bag should be many different sizes & weights of sticks, brushes, mallets, Hot Rods, etc. etc. Your favorite standard size stick (5A) should be plentiful. Heavier sticks for big outdoor events or other loud situations, and very light (jazz) sticks for smaller rooms. Hot Rods (by Pro Mark) or Splashsticks (by Vater) are excellent for keeping you volume down & still hearing some “snap” when you play. Even have lighter “blasticks” or “ultrflex” brushes for those super soft settings.
These are excellent articles. I've read the first one before. This is truly something that I will take to heart. I can't believe you haven't gotten more responses than thisl. :evil: You should have typed Calvin Rodgers in the subject window.