Promark 5B FireGrain Wood Tip Rebound Drum Sticks

The Promark R5BFG 5B FireGrain Wood Tip Rebound Drum Sticks represent a significant advancement in drumstick durability and playability.1 They combine Promark's popular "Rebound" balance series with their innovative FireGrain heat-tempering technology, resulting in a stick that offers exceptional resilience and a consistent, responsive feel.2

Revolutionary FireGrain Technology for Unprecedented Durability

The defining feature of these sticks is the FireGrain heat-tempering process.3 This patented technology transforms ordinary hickory drumsticks into incredibly durable tools without altering their original weight, balance, or response.4 The wood fibers are essentially hardened by flame, making the sticks significantly more resistant to breaking, chipping, and splintering.5 This means drummers can hit harder and play longer, reducing the frequency of stick replacement and offering better value over time.6 The heat treatment also gives the sticks a distinctive, attractive burnt-wood aesthetic.

"Rebound" Balance for Finesse and Agility

The "Rebound" series design focuses on optimizing stick response. These 5B sticks feature a long taper (typically 3 inches), which shifts the weight more towards the butt end of the stick.7 This rear-weighted balance provides enhanced rebound, making the sticks feel lighter and more agile in the hand. This design is particularly beneficial for drummers who emphasize finesse, ghost notes, fast patterns, and overall fluidity, as it allows the stick to bounce off surfaces with minimal effort.

Premium American Hickory and Articulate Wood Tip

Crafted from American Hickory, the most popular wood for drumsticks, these sticks offer exceptional resilience, responsiveness, and a classic, natural feel.8 The acorn-shaped wood tip provides a larger sweet spot, enhancing responsiveness and articulation across the drum kit and cymbals.9 This tip shape is known for producing a full, rich, and articulate cymbal sound, making it versatile for various musical styles.10

Consistent Quality and American Craftsmanship

Promark ensures unrivaled consistency through their ProMatch process, which guarantees matched weight and pitch from stick to stick, and pair to pair.11 This commitment to quality means drummers can always rely on a familiar feel and sound. All Promark drumsticks are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at their Texas facility, adhering to stringent quality controls.12

Key Features at a Glance:

• Size: 5B

• Material: American Hickory with FireGrain Heat-Tempering13

• Tip Material: Wood

• Tip Shape: Acorn

• Taper: Long (Rebound balance for increased bounce and agility)14

• Length: 16 inches (406.4 mm)15

• Diameter: 0.595 inches (15.1 mm)16

• Finish: Lacquered (with distinctive FireGrain visual)

• Tone: Full, rich, articulate

• Feel: Rear-weighted for excellent rebound and finesse

• Durability: Unprecedented durability due to FireGrain process17

• Consistency: ProMatch process ensures matched weight and pitch18

• Origin: Designed and manufactured in the USA

• Intended Use: Drummers seeking maximum durability, enhanced rebound, finesse, and versatile articulation across various genres.