Detail 01
Japanese white oak
Denser and stiffer than hickory. More rebound and volume, but more shock passed back into the hands over a long set.
Product detailSKU #1309565842319
PromarkJapanese White Oak Drum Sticks 12-Pair Wood 747B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Twelve pairs of Japanese white oak 747B sticks with wood tips. The wood-tip counterpart to the nylon 747, for drummers buying in bulk.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who want a darker, warmer cymbal tone
- Heavy hitters who want no tip to come loose
- Stocking up on a known size for the year
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players chasing a bright, cutting ride ping
- Drummers who want a tip sound that never changes as it wears
- Anyone unsure whether 747 is their size
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, rounder cymbal sound with less high-end ping. The tone shifts slightly as the tip wears and reshapes.
Detail 03
747B designation
The wood-tip version of the same 747 stick. Shaft dimensions and feel carry over; only the tip material changes.
Detail 04
12-pair pack
Around $19 a pair, a little under the nylon version. Wood tips cost less to produce than nylon.
Detail 05
Oak durability
Holds up to rimshots and hoop contact better than softer woods, which is where most sticks actually break.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Wood tips chip and flatten with heavy cymbal work, changing the sound
- 02Sold in pairs; pairs are not weight-matched to each other across the box
- 03Oak's stiffness is harder on the wrists than hickory on long sets
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between 747 and 747B?
Same stick, different tip. The 747B has a wood tip for a warmer cymbal sound; the plain 747 uses nylon for a brighter, more consistent ping.
02Do wood tips last as long as nylon?
The tip itself wears and chips faster, and the sound changes as it does. But nothing can pop off the shaft the way a nylon tip occasionally does.
03Why is oak harder on the hands?
It is stiffer and flexes less than hickory, so more of the impact from each stroke travels back up the stick into your wrists.
04How many sticks come in the pack?
Twelve pairs, so twenty-four sticks, all the same 747B model.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
