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5A – Practice ／ Premium
The Balbex PR5A is a hornbeam drumstick for practice on a drum pad, listed by Balbex as the 5A – Practice. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 16.024″ (407 mm) long.
| Diameter | .567″ (14.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.024″ (407 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hornbeam (Premium Habr) |
| Tip shape | — |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Double grip |
| Weight | — |
| Category | Practice |
| Series | Premium |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | PR5A |
| Brand | Balbex |
A hard, heavy European hardwood. Harder than hickory, so even a slim diameter puts out real volume. Germany's Rohema builds much of its range from it.
Practice sticks. Covers both the heavy models for building strength and stamina on a pad, and the light, short ones for beginners and kids.