Detail 01
5A size
The standard medium diameter most drummers use. Balanced between volume and speed, and the safest size to buy in bulk.
Product detailSKU #1309565842358
PromarkJapanese White Oak Drum Sticks 12-Pair Nylon 5A
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve pairs of Japanese white oak 5A sticks with nylon tips. A bulk buy for drummers who have already settled on this exact stick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Working drummers who go through sticks every week
- Teaching studios and rehearsal rooms stocking a standard stick
- Players who want the longest-wearing tip on a standard size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone still deciding on stick size or tip type
- Drummers who prefer a wood tip's warmer cymbal sound
- Light players who will not use twelve pairs before habits change
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
Nylon tip
Brighter, more articulate cymbal and hi-hat sound. Holds its shape long after a wood tip would mushroom.
Detail 03
Japanese white oak
Denser and stiffer than hickory. Longer life and more weight behind each stroke, with more vibration reaching your hands.
Detail 04
12 pairs
About $19.99 a pair. The value is in the volume, so it only pays off if this is already your stick.
Detail 05
Matched pairs
Sticks are packed as pairs, so the two in your hands stay close in weight and pitch.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sticks only. No bag, tray, or storage included for twelve pairs.
- 02Store them somewhere dry and flat so they do not warp before you get to them.
- 03Nylon tips can work loose over time on heavy players.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is 5A the right size for me?
It is the standard most drummers land on. Thicker than 7A, thinner than 5B. If you have no reference point, 5A is the usual starting size.
02Why oak instead of hickory?
Oak is denser. Sticks last longer and feel more solid, but they flex less and send more shock through your hands.
03How long will twelve pairs last?
Depends entirely on how hard you hit. A heavy gigging drummer may go through them in months; a practice player, for years.
04Do nylon tips damage cymbals?
The tip is harder than wood and the oak shaft is stiff, so edge and bell playing wears cymbals faster than a lighter wood-tip stick.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
