Detail 01
Bundled dowel rods, not wire
You get an actual attack and stick definition, which wire brushes lack, at roughly half a stick's volume.
Product detailSKU #1316478164265
PromarkSmall Broomsticks
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Small-diameter broomstick brushes for drum set. Sits between a brush and a stick in volume, for players who need to pull back without going soft.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Small rooms and acoustic sets where sticks are too loud
- Coffeehouse and singer-songwriter gigs needing definition at low volume
- Drummers with smaller hands wanting a thinner brush-style handle
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Rock and loud stage volume — not enough attack or projection
- Anyone wanting true wire-brush sweeps and swells
- Players wanting a stick that survives heavy rimshots
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
Small diameter
Thinner bundle means lighter feel, quieter output, and less rebound off the head than a full-size broomstick.
Detail 03
Made in the United States
Domestic production, which generally means tighter consistency in rod diameter between pairs.
Detail 04
No grip material
Bare wood handle. Sweaty hands will want tape or a wrap; there is no coating to help you hold on.
Detail 05
Bundled construction
Individual rods can splinter or splay over time. These wear differently than a solid stick, not longer.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bare handle with no grip coating — plan on tape if your hands sweat
- 02Cymbal articulation is muddier than sticks; ride patterns lose definition
- 03Rimshots and heavy backbeats will splay the bundle quickly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these quieter than regular sticks?
Yes, noticeably. They cut volume while keeping enough attack to hear the pattern, unlike wire brushes.
02What is the difference from wire brushes?
Broomsticks are bundled wood rods. They give a defined attack and a fatter body. Wire brushes sweep and swell; these do not.
03How long do they last?
Less than a solid stick if you play hard. The rods splay and splinter, especially on rimshots and hoop hits.
04Will they work on an electronic kit?
They play fine on mesh and rubber pads, though the reduced volume advantage matters less on a kit you already control electronically.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States Grip Material: No
