Detail 01
Hickory
Dense but with some give, so it absorbs shock better than maple and lasts longer than oak.
Product detailSKU #1284160378908
PromarkClassic Forward Drum Sticks 4-Pack - 5B Wood Tip
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Four pairs of hickory drumsticks in a common mid-weight size. For a player who goes through sticks and wants a stocked bag.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who break or lose sticks and need spares on hand
- Kit players wanting a stick that handles rock and pop volumes
- Keeping a matched backup pair in the stick bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who want a nylon tip for brighter cymbal attack
- Anyone needing a thin, light stick for jazz or brushwork
- Drummers set on a specific taper or grip coating
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
Wood tip
Warmer, darker cymbal sound than nylon. Wears down over time and changes tone as it does.
Detail 03
Oval tip
Broad contact patch. Fuller, less pingy cymbal tone and a fatter sound off the snare.
Detail 04
Short taper
Weight sits forward toward the tip. More power and rebound off the head, less whip in the wrist.
Detail 05
.551 inch diameter, 16 inch
Mid-weight and standard length. Enough mass for loud playing without feeling like a club.
Detail 06
Lacquer finish
Smooth and slick. Grips well dry, gets slippery once your hands sweat.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sticks only. No bag, no grip tape, no cases.
- 02Model number reads 5A while the pack is listed as 5B
- 03Lacquer gets slick under sweat. Many players sand or tape the grip.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many pairs is this?
Four pairs, eight sticks total.
02Wood tip or nylon?
Wood. Darker and warmer on cymbals than nylon, though the tip wears and can chip with heavy rimshot playing.
03Is 5B too heavy for a beginner?
No. 5B is one of the most common starting sizes, thick enough to feel solid without being unwieldy.
04Where are these made?
United States.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Body Style
- Oval
- Tip Material
- Wood
- Material
- Hickory
- Body Shape
- Oval
- Body Finish
- Lacquer
- Finish
- Lacquer
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 16 inch
- Diameter
- .551 inch
6 detailsOther
- Taper
- Short
- Tip Shape
- Oval
- Product Type
- Drum sticks
- Size
- 5A
- Series
- Classic Forward
- Model
- TX5AW-4P
