Detail 01
Japanese white oak
Denser and stiffer than hickory. More rebound off the head, more volume, and it transmits more shock to the hands.
Product detailSKU #1309565842318
PromarkJapanese White Oak Drum Sticks 12-Pair Nylon 747
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve pairs of Japanese white oak 747 sticks with nylon tips. For a gigging or practicing drummer who already knows this size and buys in bulk.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who break sticks often and want a season's supply
- Players who want brighter cymbal articulation from a nylon tip
- Anyone already settled on the 747 size
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players still figuring out which stick size suits them
- Drummers who prefer the warmer attack of a wood tip
- Anyone wanting one pair to try before committing
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
Cuts through with a sharper, brighter ping on ride and hats. Stays consistent as the shoulder wears, unlike wood.
Detail 03
747 size code
A specific Promark diameter and length pairing. Sticks in the pack are all the same model, so feel stays consistent.
Detail 04
12-pair pack
Works out near $20 a pair. The saving comes from volume, not from a cheaper stick.
Detail 05
Oak durability
Oak dents rims and hoops less readily than softer woods and tends to survive rimshots longer than hickory.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Nylon tips can separate from the shaft after heavy play; wood tips cannot
- 02Sticks are sold in pairs, not weight-matched across the whole box
- 03Oak feels harder on the hands over a long set than hickory
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is oak different from hickory sticks?
Oak is denser and stiffer. You get more rebound, more volume and longer life, but less flex, so more of the impact travels back into your wrists.
02Why nylon tip instead of wood?
Nylon gives a brighter, more defined cymbal sound and keeps that sound consistent because it does not wear down or chip the way a wood tip does.
03Are all 12 pairs the same?
Yes, every pair is the same 747 model in the same wood and same nylon tip. Small weight variation between pairs is normal for any wood stick.
04Is this cheaper than buying single pairs?
Yes. Buying twelve pairs at once brings the per-pair cost down to roughly twenty dollars. The stick itself is identical to a single pair.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
