I've always used 2b and 5a sizes. I've used Promark, VF, A LOT of no name cheapies when I was in school because, well, I went thru a lot. I tend to like heavier sticks. But yesterday I used a set of PM Rebound Activegrip 5a's. They were just fine after a few minutes%. But I would prefer them to be considerably heavier. I'm just getting back into it. Only been playing again for a few weeks. The bounce and rebound of a heavier stick helps. So, I generally use my old Zildjian Rock sticks. They are somewhere between a 5a and a 2b. Pretty heavy duty. I still have a brand new pair from 20 years ago--unused.
I've always used 2b and 5a sizes. I've used Promark, VF, A LOT of no name cheapies when I was in school because, well, I went thru a lot. I tend to like heavier sticks. But yesterday I used a set of PM Rebound Activegrip 5a's. They were just fine after a few minutes. But I would prefer them to be considerably heavier. I'm just getting back into it. Only been playing again for a few weeks. The bounce and rebound of a heavier stick helps. So, I generally use my old Zildjian Rock sticks. They are somewhere between a 5a and a 2b. Pretty heavy duty. I still have a brand new pair from 20 years ago--unused.