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Pro mark metal sticks

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Anyone ever have a pair of Pro Mark metal sticks, meaning they are made of solid metal, no wood. I have one and was just curious about its timeframe and what in the world ProMark was thinking.

Posted on 13 years ago
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As far as I know, Metal drumsticks were meant only for use on rubber pads as a "Practice" Implement. I never used them but recall that a couple of teachers recommended them here. The go used to be use heavier sticks for practice on rudiments.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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> what in the world ProMark was thinking.

Whatever they were thinking, you don't ever want to use them on your pies!

I don't even think they are a useful practice stick because of the rigidity of metal. It has to be transferring all that impact energy directly into the hands. Heavy parade sticks will do the trick if a workout is what you're after.

John

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Posted on 13 years ago
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I have a pair of metal ones that go with my practice pad. There both from the 50's. I could prolly dig them out and post a pic of ya what.

Posted on 13 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

I don't even think they are a useful practice stick because of the rigidity of metal.

Actually there's a company that makes weighted aluminum drumsticks for practice specifically to strengthen your muscles that you use when drumming. I bought a pair a few years ago at The Hollywood Drum Show and I use them as a warm up to get loose.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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From backbeatkeeper

Actually there's a company that makes weighted aluminum drumsticks for practice specifically to strengthen your muscles that you use when drumming. I bought a pair a few years ago at The Hollywood Drum Show and I use them as a warm up to get loose.

Hey,BBK, I too have a set of these sticks i got them about 25 or so years ago..I still used them for practice NEVER on the drum's..I don't think the Pro-Mark made the ones i have i don't know who did...Mikey

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