Detail 01
Japanese white oak
Denser and heavier than hickory at the same dimensions. Lasts longer, feels stiffer, and sends more vibration into your hands.
Product detailSKU #1309565842372
PromarkJapanese White Oak Drum Sticks 6-Pair Wood 5B
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Six pairs of 5B Japanese white oak sticks from Promark. For drummers who go through sticks fast and want a denser, brighter stick than hickory.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Gigging drummers buying sticks in bulk to cut per-pair cost
- Players who break hickory sticks on rims and hoops
- Anyone wanting more attack and cut from cymbals
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drummers with wrist or hand pain — oak transmits more shock
- Quiet jazz or brush-based playing that needs a lighter stick
- Players unsure of their size; buy one pair before six
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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5B
The standard medium-heavy size. Thicker than 5A, so more volume and durability with slightly slower rebound.
Detail 03
Wood tip
Warmer, darker cymbal sound than nylon. The tip wears with the stick, so tone stays consistent as it ages.
Detail 04
6-pair pack
Works out to about $19 a pair. Worth it only if you already know 5B is your size.
Detail 05
Price of $113.94
This is the full pack cost, not a single pair. Budget accordingly if you were expecting one-pair pricing.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Oak in 5B feels noticeably heavier than hickory 5B — expect an adjustment period
- 02Pairs are matched within each set; sticks from different pairs may not match exactly
- 03No stick bag or case included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How is oak different from hickory?
Oak is denser. It lasts longer and sounds brighter and more articulate, but it weighs more and passes more shock back to your hands.
02Is 5B too heavy for a beginner?
5B is the most common starting size and handles most rock and pop playing. In oak it will feel heavier than a hickory 5B.
03How many sticks come in the pack?
Six pairs, twelve sticks total.
04Should I get wood or nylon tip?
Wood tip for a warmer, rounder cymbal sound. Nylon for more ping and brightness, and a tip that resists chipping.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- White
