ProMark Forward Rebound 5A ActiveGrip Drumsticks, R5AAG, Tacky Active Grip Finish, Black Drum Sticks, Acorn Tip, Hickory Wood - 1 Pair

These sticks are amazing. ProMark really has made a new type of drum stick. It looks exactly the same as almost every other drum stick. However the feeling is different, from the balance to the coating. They are long sticks as well. Sound quality is great for cross sticking on the snare with a nice feel and a wonderful click. The grip coating is amazing - giving just enough hold to keep sticks from becoming missiles while not being gummy, attracting dirt or interfering with playing double stroke or buzz rolls.

Very nice sticks and have a very nice tactile feel with great rebound. The black coating is a nice touch and aides in grip and comfort. The 5B adds a little more power when making contact with the heads. Highly recommend

Love these sticks. Well balanced and stays in your hands. The only downside is durability. The tips flake off long before the stick wears out. They would be great with nylon tips.

I have very dry hands and have always had issues gripping my sticks. I've tried almost everything out there, dipped sticks, tapes, and for a while was using stick wax which worked well but I got tired of cleaning it off my rims. I've always been a fan of Promark sticks so gave these a try. I was hesitant at first because I did not like how the grip covered the entire stick and was concerned how that would sound on cymbals and if it would flake off easily, etc. I've been using these for two weeks and have been very pleased. The sound is great, I like the slightly larger acorn tip. And the coating is holding up very well. Nothing flaking off on my cymbals, pretty much just looks like a regular stick. The grip is great. It felt a little powdery at first, but I just washed them quickly with warm water and dish detergent and they are nice and tacky, but not too tacky. I think these would work well for any situation, whether you have dry hands like me or get sweaty hands. They seem very durable, great balance and weight. My other concern was the wood tip. While I like to use them to perform, I prefer to practice with nylon as they last longer. I've had issues with wood tips chipping after a while. These seem very durable and are holding up well, so we'll see over time. Overall, I highly recommend if you have issues gripping your sticks.

I bought these because I saw another review that their kid at school of rock likes them. I've also noticed teachers have given their approval and commented that these are good sticks. The black makes them stand out and the grip is very tacky compared to standard sticks especially if your hands get sweaty. They show wear very easily being black, which might be a negative to some people. I like that makes them look different to natural sticks. We've been buying these every few months and my kid likes them. They are full sized sticks, but my 6 year old seems to play well with them.

These are my sons favorite drum sticks. He's now in high school and started drumming in middle school. He talks about how nice these are all of the time, and he owns so many drum sticks at this point. They're very well made and have a really nice finish.

My son takes drum lessons with a mainstream music school. Part of their program is to build confidence and get the kids to perform live on a stage at local venues every few months. He still gets a bit nervous and mentions his hands sweat (I secretly worried about him accidentally flinging the sticks). I did some searching and saw mostly grip-tape products, and was concerned that wrapping the sticks with tape may add thickness and weight and throw his playing off a bit. Then I found these and since they had good reviews, I picked him up a pair to try. I wanted to make sure his teacher was ok with these or possibly give a reason why they weren't a good idea, but was pleased when he exclaimed "oh those are what I use when I perform!" That was a good sign. My son's been using these about 6 months for both practice and performing, with good results. To avoid having to adapt to different sticks, he decided to use them as his everyday sticks. They are just slightly tacky when you first hold them but as your hand sweats, they actually grip better. Other than that they play and feel like any standard stick (5A in his case). After a few months the ends of the sticks do show wear from rim hits (he's still learning) but the playing and sound is not affected. The photo is after 6 months and shows wear from hitting the rim, but the grip area is still perfect. The actual tips do not have the coating and are bare wood. He has another live show coming up so I threw a new pair in his Christmas stocking to use for performances that don't look so beat up. He'll continue using his original pair and have a newer pair for shows. A few of his fellow drummers have brightly colored sticks just to be different and flashy. He's not a glamor kid, so the cool but serious black color fits him more while also providing the non-slip functionality. He's happy with these, so I can see them continuing to be his go-to sticks for some time. NOTE: I purchased this item on Amazon for full price and have no affiliation to the seller. I try to write helpful, unbiased and insightful reviews because I also read reviews prior to making my own buying decisions. I notice many reviews lack helpful information, are too brief and don't support their opinions with examples. Writing useful reviews helps pay it forward.

Great quality and sturdy. Ease of use and size is perfect. Don't have drums because I live in an apartment. But got these for practice until I'm ready for a practice drum pad (less noise) I love these. I always wanted to learn drums.

Great stick. I much prefer this to the "forward" version. They are wearing well

I have a Roland TD-07-KVX and these are the best drumsticks I've ever had 5B

Baquetas perfectas para batería eléctrica. No resbalan en absoluto gracias al material con el que están fabricadas. Indicadas tanto si tocas bastante como si son tus primeras.

とても使いやすいです。 叩いた感触が良いです。 小学生でも使えています。

16 year old daughter has been drumming since she was 7. These are her favourite sticks and have been for several years.