ProMark Hot Rods Drumsticks H-Rods 5B, .550", 16"

Exactly as advertised. Perfect for a softer, yet crisp sound. Will probably use them most during church Praise Band performances.

I just started playing with a couple of guitarists that play a lot of acoustic music. But even when playing their electric guitars they keep their volume way too low.....that in itself is quite surprising. Anyway, I tried playing quietly with regular sticks (too loud) and brushes (too quiet). These HotRods fit the situation perfectly. The red version is pretty close in size to my usual 5B sticks. I can not comment on their durability or longevity as I have only used them for 4 sessions. I suspect they wouldn't hold up well if you wanted to play death/speed metal quietly but then who would.

At first I wasn’t sure how to get a good sound out of them and they sat unused. I started using them to just soften the noise while fumbling through new fills and got to really like them. They sound best after they loosen up a little. Now I rotate them into the set list for different sounds and aesthetics. They’re not very durable on the cymbal edges but that’s pretty obvious just by looking at them.

i have not tried several brands/models of bundled sticks. this review will help someone thinking about trying bundles sticks for the first time. if bundles sticks are your thing...well i'm not an aficionado. these "sticks" are both longer and heavier then most traditional solid sticks. they are wider to grip (which i like) so you can use more of your hand. they don't rebound nearly as well as solid sticks. this has a few effects. 1) you can't do rolls as well. 2) because they take their time getting off the head (dampening resonance)they are quieter. much quieter then solid sticks. this is why most people get them i think. 3) the stick attack is much more pronounced then with solid sticks. they are also not nearly as durable as solids sticks. after enough rim shots and crashes the dowels break one by one. so if you are a heavy hitter bring extras. however, since most people are trying to take down the volume with these and hitting light, this is less of an issue. even though they break easy, are less nimble, and cost more i still have to have a pair in my stick bag. they feel and sound very different then reg sticks. they are a good way to bring down volume without hitting softly. on some material i like the way they sound better then sticks.

When you need to bring the energy down and play on VH1 Unplugged, these are your sticks. The dowels eventually break, but one at a time so they're still usable for a long time. Grip is good.

These continue to be the standard for drumming in low-volume situations with the feel and style of sticks rather than brushes. Comfortable length and grips, and the bands allow you to get a little more tone on cymbals as needed.

I like these for low volume playing at home. Nice quality.

I am a huge fan of these sticks, or rods. They work great for having laid back quiet practices where we don't have to blow our ear drums out just to work on song arrangements. Also I use them at gigs for warmups and setup fine tuning. I can test my setup and make sure I got everything where I want it without disturbing the patrons and whatever crappy song they have on the jukebox. I generally don't have a use for them during the gig itself, but if you play softer stuff, I'm sure they would work great. Just a note though, once the first rod breaks, the rest of them follow suit pretty quick. But, I'm sure this just depends on your application.

もとは自宅練習用に買いましたが、ライブでもジャンルによっては使えます。なんか、某稲葉さんが某せまい会場ライブ番組に出られたとき、ドラムの人がこれを使っていて、とても素晴らしい演奏をされてましたよ。 普通のスティックとは持った感じも、叩く感じもがかなり違うので、慣れは必要だと思います。

La entrega fue rápida, en tiempo y forma!! Y el producto es genial!!!

Very good quality product. Rebound and response on cymbals and snare are top. Good for quieter playing and small venues.

Pour un son plus feutré et un touché plus doux, ces baguettes restent résistantes aussi sur les cymbales et ne se déforment pas. Elles ont néanmoins une bonne prise en main malgré leur grosseur mais restent légères et rapides.

Tudo dentro do que eu esperava !!!