Pro-Mark H-RODS Hot Rods Drum Stick

by Pro-Mark

Product Features

• The "Original"...what more can we say!
• When sticks are too loud, yet brushes are too soft.
• 19 birch dowels bundled together.
• Covered by Pro-Mark's exclusive Performance Guarantee

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 1.2 x 0.6 inches ; 3.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001SEQQDC
• Item model number: H-RODS
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #451 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #5 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Drum Set Accessories > Drumsticks, Mallets & Brushes > Drumsticks & Accessories > Drumsticks
  • #6 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Concert Percussion Accessories
  • #6 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Drum & Percussion Accessories > Marching Percussion Accessories

Product Description

Pro-Mark Corporation is the world's largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, production, and distribution of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Questions/Comments? Call us on our Toll Free Drummer's Hotline at 877-Pro-Mark (776.6275) or e-mail us at [e-mail].

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Sticks!, March 30, 2006

By 

Tony Reynolds "KindleReader" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews

These sticks were recommended to me by a friend and they're great for the venue I play: church. Hot Rods allow me to play with full strokes; I don't have to hold back like I would with even the lightest regular sticks, yet I get a much reduced volume.

My muscle memory benefits and so does our congregation which has many people who don't believe drums should be used in a church. By playing quietly, I have been able to add rhythm to our band and worship without being offensive and have actually won some people over.

The only downside to these sticks is that the small dowels used will splinter and break, especially when used agressively on the edges of cymbals, ie, hi-hats. But other than that, they're hexagonal, have a non-slip grip and are easy to hold.

Great product. Pro Mark caught Vic Firth napping with these babies...

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars i like them, August 22, 2008

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Christopher M. Porro "a closer look" (san francisco, ca) - See all my reviews
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i have not tried several brands/models of bundled sticks. this review will help someone thinking about trying bundles sticks for the first time. if bundles sticks are your thing...well i'm not an aficionado.

these "sticks" are both longer and heavier then most traditional solid sticks. they are wider to grip (which i like) so you can use more of your hand.

they don't rebound nearly as well as solid sticks. this has a few effects.

1) you can't do rolls as well.

2) because they take their time getting off the head (dampening resonance)they are quieter. much quieter then solid sticks. this is why most people get them i think.

3) the stick attack is much more pronounced then with solid sticks.

they are also not nearly as durable as solids sticks. after enough rim shots and crashes the dowels break one by one. so if you are a heavy hitter bring extras. however, since most people are trying to take down the volume with these and hitting light, this is less of an issue.

even though they break easy, are less nimble, and cost more i still have to have a pair in my stick bag. they feel and sound very different then reg sticks. they are a good way to bring down volume without hitting softly. on some material i like the way they sound better then sticks.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ruts!, July 14, 2010

By 

Kenneth Candelas - See all my reviews

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I've played these sticks on stage and they work great. However, make sure you're ready for them. If you're too much of a hard hitter and aren't used to being a soft player, these can last you probably a couple months. Maybe less. This is more-so for players who know how to use them!

But if you know how to properly use them, you've got a great buy!