Detail 01
Hickory shaft
Dense and stiff with some shock absorption. Handles rim and shell contact better than lighter woods.
Product detailSKU #1274228076594
Innovative PercussionFS-2 Multi-Tom Stick "Shorty" Hickory
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A shortened hickory stick built for marching multi-toms. For tenor players who want tight articulation and less weight out at the tip.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching tenor and quad players moving fast between drums
- Indoor drumline work where articulation matters more than raw volume
- Players with shorter reach across the arc
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set play — this is built for marching toms
- Players wanting maximum outdoor projection; a longer stick swings harder
- Anyone needing a soft, warm tenor attack
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
"Shorty" length
Less reach across the arc, but faster crossovers and quicker recovery between drums.
Detail 03
Multi-tom balance
Weighted for sweeps across a tenor arc rather than the rebound of a single drum.
Detail 04
Stick, not a mallet
You get a defined attack on the head. Softer, warmer tenor sounds need a mallet instead.
Detail 05
Under $20
Cheap enough to keep backups in the bag, which matters because marching sticks take real abuse.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your line's stick requirement — many programs standardize on one model.
- 02Weight and pitch vary between pieces of hickory; match a pair by feel.
- 03Marching sticks wear at the shoulder from rim contact — order spares.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these for drum set or marching tenors?
Marching multi-toms. The short shaft and multi-tom balance are built for moving across a tenor arc, not for kit playing.
02Why would I want a shorter stick?
Less swing weight out at the tip. Crossovers and sweeps come faster, and control is easier if you have a shorter reach.
03Is hickory better than maple here?
Hickory is denser and stiffer, so it survives rim contact and hard playing longer. Maple is lighter and easier on the hands but wears faster.
04Will these work on a practice pad?
Yes, but the response differs. A pad rebounds more than a tenor head, so passages feel easier on the pad than they do on the line.
