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What drumsticks does Zak Starkey use?
The drumsticks Zak Starkey plays
- ZildjianZASZS⌀.555″×15.984″Signature
Zak Starkey plays the Zildjian ZASZS (⌀.555″×15.984″, hickory).
The sticks, spec by spec
Drawn to scale, with the figures each maker publishes.
Zildjian
Signature
Zildjian ZASZS Zak Starkey Artist Series Drumsticks
Their own signature model (Zildjian)
| Diameter | .555″ (14.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Medium |
| Weight | ≈46g est. |
Where this comes from
- Listed on Zildjian's own signature-model product page (retrieved 2026-08-25)Source page ↗
All of it is what the maker's own site says. Endorsements and stick choices change, so this is not a guarantee that the drummer plays this model today.
Profile
Only what the makers publish, plus links the drummer runs themselves.
| Listed by | Zildjian |
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Reference: Zildjian ZASZS Zak Starkey Artist Series Drumsticks
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