I'm guessing those ProMark sticks are getting blown out because D'Addario has revamped and redesigned the whole ProMark line.

I got two new pairs to beta test ("Project 151"). They're really nice sticks.

I used to play their 5As and 747Bs all the time.

Basically, they're going to be offering sticks in several diameters and two taper options (forward and rebound). I really like the the feel of the rebounds (a bit more power without being too bulky at the butt end), and I am hoping they introduce these in selectable lengths too.

http://www.promark.com/SelectBalance.Page#3

At one time I used Yamaha sticks because they were available at " Staff Discount". They were finished in high gloss and could get slippery, so I would do mchair303's trick with the drill to rough them up a bit with sandpaper..

Also sometimes tidied up those necks that I had chopped up on the HH.

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Aren't those metal sticks hard on your snare drum rims?I love the sound of the "thwack"when you hit rim and head at the same time.The Band

I`ve never used them!! A millwright buddy of mine made them for me, so these are for display only...They are too heavy to even think of using...

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Very cool grantro-they look amazing for display.When i was in Highschool a friend of mine also turned a pair from aluminum for me on the school lathe in shop.I actually tried to use them,but when i hit a rimshot you could see the rimshot in the stick,lol.I still have them 45 yrs. later and show them to my students-they get a real chuckle out of the rimshot bend.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne...When I find time, I want to make a custom cabinet for them and hang it in my drum room...

BTW, cool story about your sticks!!

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