Hit harder, for longer with the ProMark Forward 5B FireGrain Hickory Drum Sticks, which feature a heat-tempered FireGrain lacquer finish that greatly enhances durability. These standard-length 16" sticks feature a short taper and a 0.590" 5B diameter for a stronger, weightier impact, ideal for louder music styles.
The oval-shaped wood tip provides a warm and full-bodied tone when striking a drum. The hickory wood material provides durability and a classic feel. The ProMatch process ensures each stick pair is perfectly balanced and matched for a comfortable and optimized playing experience. Every Promark stick is designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA.
Forward Series
These drumsticks are front weighted for increased power and a classic feel. The oval tip provides a full-bodied and warm tone suited for multiple applications.
FireGrain Technology
FireGrain drumsticks utilize a revolutionary heat-tempering process that transforms ordinary hickory drumsticks into precision tools with unprecedented durability. Keeping their original weight, balance, and feel, Promark FireGrain sticks allow drummers to hit harder and play longer, naturally. No excess vibration, no space age gimmicks, just natural hickory, hardened by flame.
ProMatch Process
- Weight sorted: wooden dowels are sorted, separated, and batched together based on weight
- Precision cut: using precise methods, raw dowels are cut, shaped, lacquered, and treated, yielding fully formed sticks
- Weight matched: finished sticks are matched into pairs by weight, adhering to the strictest possible tolerances
- Pitch perfect: all sticks are matched to the tightest pitch tolerances within any pair