ProMark Drum Sticks Classic Forward 5A Drumsticks
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About ProMark Drum Sticks Classic Forward 5A Drumsticks
Overall Feedback:
78% positive
79% appreciated the durability, though 21% faced premature wear
I have experienced that these drumsticks break faster than my previous sticks, and the wood snaps at the tip even though they are barely chewed. I do not recommend these sticks due to their lack of durability.
74% liked the comfortable grip, but 26% found it slippery
My nylon drumstick tip busted off after a few minutes of use, indicating a problem with the grip.
I noticed that the changes in the manufacturing process of the drumsticks resulted in the stick feeling less grippy.
After 10 minutes of use, I noticed some denting in my tom heads and the nylon tip busted right off of one, indicating that the grip of the drumsticks is not good.
80% praised the material quality, while 20% didn't
I am disappointed with the quality of the drumsticks. They are not as good as they used to be 35 years ago.
I complained that the drumsticks broke quickly and the wood snapped at the tip, indicating poor material quality.
I am dissatisfied with the material quality of the drumsticks. They are not as good as they used to be 35 years ago.
The wood weight feels cheap/broken on the inside, which is not the quality needed for decent drumsticks.
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72% praised the sound quality, but 28% didn't
These 7AN drumsticks feel better than the Nova 7AN and both are light with the bright sound expected from a Nylon 7A.
I like a good clean sound on my cymbals and these drumsticks give me that sound. I compared the sound with my other 5A sticks and like the Promark better. I also feel like I get a bit more articulation than my other 5As.
These drumsticks broke as fast as my cheap Novas and the sticks were barely chewed before the wood snapped at the tip, indicating that the sound quality is not up to the mark.
72% appreciated the crisp, clear articulation
I feel like I got a bit more articulation than my other 5As. I am very happy with the sticks and think they are fantastic all around.
72% found them well-balanced, but 28% thought they were heavy
Once I play for an hour or two, no stick pair remains perfectly balanced.
68% appreciated the tip shape, while 32% didn't
On the second order, the wood tip shape of my drumsticks is different from the first order.
I complained that the nylon tip of the drumstick busted off after just a few minutes of use.
