Promark 5A Gray Wood Tip Rebound Drum Sticks

The Promark RBH565AW-GRAY drum sticks are a performance-oriented option for drummers who value enhanced rebound and a sleek, modern aesthetic. They combine Promark's "Rebound" balance series with a contemporary gray painted finish.1

Here's a detailed breakdown of its features:

"Rebound" Balance for Finesse and Agility

The "Rebound" series by Promark is specifically designed to optimize stick response and feel for players who prioritize control, speed, and bounce.2 These sticks feature a long taper (typically 3 inches), which effectively shifts the balance point towards the butt end of the stick.3 This rear-weighted design provides enhanced rebound, making the sticks feel lighter and more agile in the hand.4 This characteristic is particularly beneficial for drummers who emphasize finesse, precise ghost notes, rapid patterns, and overall fluidity, as it encourages the stick to bounce off surfaces with minimal effort, reducing fatigue and promoting effortless playability.

Classic 5A Size

These sticks come in the 5A size, which is widely regarded as the most versatile and popular drumstick diameter across various genres.5 It strikes an excellent balance between power and agility, making it suitable for a broad spectrum of drummers and musical styles. It provides enough volume for many applications while being nimble enough for intricate and fast playing.

Premium American Hickory with Stylish Painted Finish

These sticks are meticulously crafted from American Hickory, the industry standard for drumsticks.6 Hickory is prized for its exceptional resilience, responsiveness, and durability, providing a classic, natural, and reliable feel that stands up to demanding play.7

The "GRAY" in the product name signifies the stick's sleek gray painted finish. This finish is applied using a specially formulated water-based, toxin-free, and carcinogen-free paint, ensuring it's safe for drummers and the environment.8 The painted finish adds a striking and unique aesthetic to your drumming setup without negatively impacting the stick's feel or performance. Crucially, the tip of the stick is left unpainted to prevent any color transfer to drumheads and cymbals, preserving their appearance and tone.9

Articulate Acorn Wood Tip

These sticks feature an acorn-shaped wood tip.10 This reinvented tip shape is designed to provide a larger "sweet spot" for contact, enhancing responsiveness and articulation across the entire drum kit and cymbals.11 The acorn tip is known for producing a full, rich, and articulate cymbal sound, making it versatile for various musical styles where clarity and definition are important.12

Unrivaled Consistency and American Craftsmanship

Promark employs its proprietary ProMatch process to ensure unparalleled consistency.13 This advanced system rigorously sorts sticks by weight and pitch, guaranteeing unrivaled consistency from stick to stick and pair to pair.14 This commitment to quality means drummers can rely on a consistent feel and sound every time they pick up a new pair. All Promark drumsticks are proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at their Texas facility, adhering to stringent quality controls.15

Key Features at a Glance:

• Size: 5A16

• Material: American Hickory17

• Finish: Gray (Water-based, non-toxic paint; unpainted tip)18

• Tip Material: Wood19

• Tip Shape: Acorn20

• Taper: Long (Rebound balance for agility and finesse)21

• Length: 16 inches (406.4 mm)22

• Diameter: 0.565 inches (14.35 mm or 14.4 mm)23

• Tone: Full, rich, articulate

• Feel: Rear-weighted for excellent rebound and quick response24

• Durability: High (due to hickory construction)

• Consistency: ProMatch process ensures matched weight and pitch25

• Origin: Designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA

• Intended Use: Versatile drumming across genres, acoustic settings, jazz, pop, or for players desiring a distinct visual statement alongside enhanced rebound.