Our Story
PLS Percussion was created with a simple idea: to bring something fresh and different to the drumstick market, while maintaining the quality and professional feel that drummers expect.
Behind PLS is more than 30 years of drumming experience. As a self-taught drummer, I’ve spent decades playing with local bands established musicians. Over those years, I’ve played countless sticks and developed a strong understanding of what I want to feel when I pick up a pair.
Quality comes first
When developing PLS drumsticks, the quality of the wood came first. From there, the design, appearance and branding were developed with one goal — to produce a stick that looks and feels like a professional product from the moment you pick it up.
I’ve personally always played American hickory. I love its strength, feel and tone, which made it the natural choice for our first range. We may explore other woods as PLS develops, but American hickory remains my personal favourite.
Tested Behind the kit
Finding the right stick wasn’t a quick process. I spent considerable time looking for the right specification and manufacturer before having samples produced.
I then personally played and tested the chosen sticks for several months. They held up extremely well, giving me the confidence to move forward and put the PLS name on.
Made for Drummers
PLS was originally created with students and beginners in mind, but the quality of the finished sticks means they’re designed for drummers at every level — from someone picking up their first pair to experienced and professional players.
Our sticks are currently weight-balanced to give each pair a consistent feel. As PLS develops, we’ll be looking at introducing weight and pitch matching to take that consistency to an even higher level.
The PLS identity
The PLS name and branding were created to look sharp, clean and professional. The UV laser engraving gives the sticks their distinctive finish while keeping the overall design simple.
Behind the branding is a genuine passion for drumming. We want that passion to show through in the quality, feel and attention to detail of every PLS product.
The Future of PLS
This is just the beginning for PLS Percussion. Our main focus will always be producing great drumsticks, but over time we’d love to expand the range with different stick sizes and styles, brushes, rods and other drumming accessories.
Looking further ahead, we’d also like to explore products such as stick cases, drum stools and drum skins. The aim is to keep developing PLS while staying focused on the quality and feel that started the brand.
More Than Just a Pair of Sticks
When someone chooses PLS, I want them to feel they’re getting genuine quality and value for their money. Just as importantly, I want every customer to feel part of the wider drumming community and the PLS family.
My aim is to build a brand that drummers can put their confidence in — whether they’re buying their very first pair of sticks or they’ve been playing professionally for years.
PLS is a brand built by a drummer, for drummers, with quality at the heart of everything we do.
Built for Feel. Made to Perform.