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Japanese white oak
Denser and harder than hickory. Brighter cymbal attack, more cutting rimshot, and longer life before the shoulder chews up.
Product detailSKU #1309565842345
PromarkJapanese White Oak Drum Sticks 12-Pair Wood 5A
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A twelve-pair box of 5A oak sticks with wood tips. For gigging or teaching drummers who go through sticks and want to buy ahead.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who break sticks often and want a standing supply
- Rock and pop kit work at moderate to loud volume
- Schools and rehearsal rooms stocking a shared stick drawer
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting to try one pair before committing to twelve
- Jazz and brush players who prefer a lighter 7A
- Anyone chasing the warmer, softer attack of hickory
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.
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5A size
The default all-round diameter. Balanced enough for most styles without the extra mass of a 5B.
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Wood tip
Warmer, rounder cymbal sound than nylon. Wears down over time and changes the ride ping as it does.
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12 pairs in the box
Works out near nineteen dollars a pair. The saving is in the quantity, not a lower unit price.
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Oak density
Stiffer through the shaft, so less flex and less shock absorption than hickory on hard backbeats.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Oak transmits more shock to the wrists than hickory over long sets
- 02Sticks only. No bag, sleeve or case included
- 03Wood grain and weight vary pair to pair even within one box
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is oak better than hickory?
Different, not better. Oak is denser, so it lasts longer and sounds brighter on cymbals. Hickory flexes more and is easier on the hands over a long night.
02What is the difference between 5A and 5B?
5A is the thinner, lighter of the two and the common default. 5B is thicker and heavier for more volume and a fuller backbeat.
03Are the pairs weight matched?
Each pair is sold together, but weight and grain still vary from pair to pair across a twelve-pair box.
04How long will twelve pairs last?
Depends entirely on how hard you play. A light player can go months on one pair; a heavy hitter may crack one a gig.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
