La Special 2B Wood Tip Drum Sticks

The Promark LA2BW is a drumstick from Promark’s “LA Special” series, designed to be a budget-conscious option that still delivers reliable performance. It’s based on the popular 2B size and is made from American hickory, offering a durable and impactful stick for various drumming applications, particularly those requiring more power.

Powerful 2B Size for Heavy Hitters

The “2B” size is one of the larger and heavier drumstick options, making it ideal for drummers who hit hard, play loud genres like rock or metal, or those who simply prefer a more substantial stick in their hands. It provides significant power and projection, capable of driving a band through a loud mix. The LA2BW features a medium taper, which helps balance the stick’s weight, offering a blend of powerful attack and decent rebound.

Durable American Hickory Construction

The LA2BW sticks are crafted from American Hickory, the most widely used wood for drumsticks due to its excellent combination of resilience, responsiveness, and durability. Hickory is known for its ability to withstand heavy use and absorb shock, making it a reliable choice for extended playing.

Versatile Oval Wood Tip

These sticks come with an oval-shaped wood tip. This versatile tip design is known to produce a dark, warm, and full-bodied tone across the entire drum kit and cymbals. The oval shape offers a balanced contact surface, ensuring good articulation, projection, and cymbal definition, making it suitable for a variety of musical styles.

“LA Special” – Value-Oriented Quality

The “LA Special” line from Promark is designed to be an affordable option without compromising too much on core performance. While these sticks are paired by size and profile, it’s important to note that they are not weight or pitch matched to the same rigorous standards as Promark’s higher-end models. This allows Promark to offer them at a more accessible price point, making them a great value for students, schools, percussion ensembles, or drummers looking for reliable practice sticks. They may also utilize natural variability and minor cosmetic imperfections in the wood, which contributes to their cost-effectiveness.

Key Features at a Glance:

• Size: 2B

• Material: American Hickory

• Tip Material: Wood

• Tip Shape: Oval

• Taper: Medium

• Length: 16 inches (406.4 mm)

• Diameter: 0.630 inches (16.0 mm) / (some sources may list 16.1mm)

• Finish: Natural (Unfinished)

• Tone: Dark, warm, full-bodied

• Feel: Powerful, good balance for a heavy stick

• Durability: High (due to 2B size and hickory construction)

• Consistency: Paired by size/profile, but not weight or pitch matched (characteristic of LA Special series)

• Origin: Manufactured in the USA

• Intended Use: Heavy hitters, rock, metal, practice, students, budget-conscious drummers.

The Promark LA2BW drum stick offers a durable, powerful, and versatile option for drummers on a budget, providing the trusted feel of a 2B hickory stick for a wide range of drumming needs.