Sticks, except for the bass drum which has its own beater.
kit
Talking drums were played with the palms of the hand and beaters were not used. Some other variations of traditional drum have curved beaters. the reason for this is that when the drum is played while it is carried, the playing surface (or head) is too high to use straight beaters or sticks. Hence the curved beaters.
Softer beaters produce more tone, typically for rock and jazz, where harder beaters produce more of a slapping sound.
Tom mount or Tom holder.
I think that's the Mirage Monster by Mike Portnoy. http://www.mikeportnoy.com/drums/mirage/
kit
bass drum
Talking drums were played with the palms of the hand and beaters were not used. Some other variations of traditional drum have curved beaters. the reason for this is that when the drum is played while it is carried, the playing surface (or head) is too high to use straight beaters or sticks. Hence the curved beaters.
Drumsticks, Mallets and Brushes.
A drum kit that is very germy.
The Tama drum kit
elephants
it is also called a percussion set
In general terms, they are played by beaters. Examples of beaters include drum sticks, various mallets, and hammers.
There is no 'best' drum kit. Each brand and type of kit has its individual advantages.
Usually, a fourth tom is not included in the standard kit.
Softer beaters produce more tone, typically for rock and jazz, where harder beaters produce more of a slapping sound.