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Nick Petrella "General"
The Cooperman Model 10 is a hickory drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Cooperman as the Nick Petrella "General". It is .657″ (16.7 mm) in diameter and 16.378″ (416 mm) long. It has a ball tip and a long taper taper.
| Diameter | .657″ (16.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.378″ (416 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Ball (medium round bead) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | long taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈66g est. |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | Model 10 |
| Brand | Cooperman |
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
A ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
For orchestra and wind band. Concert snare sticks and the like, designed around quiet articulation and fine control.
Tags models presented for classical and wind band work. Concert snare sticks graded carefully from the quietest strokes up to full volume.