DW Padded Stick Bag
A drumstick rarely breaks on its own: it gets chipped at the bottom of a bin, splits against a cymbal clamp, disappears in the trunk of the car. This woven nylon stick bag exists so that a set of sticks arrives at the gig in the same condition it left in.
What sets it apart
- Woven nylon body, a material that does not fray at the corners
- Reinforced zipper
- Two pockets to keep sticks apart from brushes and mallets
- Built-in hanging hooks
- Padded lining that absorbs knocks in transport
- Opens and hangs from the edge of a drum, within reach
The padding protects the tips, not the wood
A hickory shaft takes whatever you put it through while playing without complaint. What gets damaged in transport are the tips and shoulders: a chip on a nylon tip changes the sound on the ride cymbal, and a chewed-up shoulder catches on the hoop during a rimshot.
The padded lining solves exactly that problem. It does not make sticks indestructible; it keeps them from knocking against each other and against whatever is loose in the trunk.
The hooks: why a bag hangs rather than sits
A bag on the floor next to the throne forces you to lean over, feel around and look away from the stage. Hung by its hooks from the edge of a floor tom or a stand, it stays open, at hand height, in your line of sight.
When you swap sticks between two songs, the difference is counted in seconds — and those seconds are seen by the audience.
Two pockets beat one big compartment
Keeping things separate means not digging around. One pocket holds your playing pairs, the other the brushes, mallets, drum key and spare wing nuts.
That separation also prevents cross-wear: the wires of a metal brush will deform a nylon tip if they travel pressed against it.
Specifications
| Material | Woven nylon |
|---|---|
| Closure | Heavy-duty zipper |
| Storage | Two pockets |
| Hanging | Hooks |
| Protection | Padded lining |
What it is for
- Carrying sticks to a rehearsal or a gig
- Storing brushes and mallets with your sticks
- Hanging from the edge of a floor tom while you play
- Quick pair changes between songs
- Keeping a drum key and small spare parts
Compare with other manufacturers
Stick bags from other drum gear manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | Concert stick bag | Gusseted compartments designed first for mallets |
| Promark | Touring stick bag | Unfolds flat and attaches with straps rather than hooks |
| Tama | Powerpad stick bag | Thicker padding, larger footprint |
| Gator | GP series stick bag | Coated canvas exterior, more extensive outside storage |
Frequently asked questions
- How many pairs of sticks does it hold?
- DW does not state a capacity for this bag, and the real count depends on stick diameter and on whether you carry brushes, which take more room than a stick. The second pocket takes the overflow.
- Can it hang on the kit while I play?
- Yes. The hooks let you hang it from the edge of a floor tom or a stand, open and within reach.
- Is the nylon rainproof?
- Woven nylon sheds splashes and the damp weather of a load-in, but it is not a waterproof case: do not leave it out in a downpour.
- Can I keep timpani mallets in it?
- Yes, in the second pocket. Since their heads are wider, they reduce the number of stick pairs that fit beside them accordingly.
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