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Connecticut Drummer
The Cooperman Model 21 is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Cooperman as the Connecticut Drummer. It is .689″ (17.5 mm) in diameter and 17.008″ (432 mm) long. It has a oval tip and a long taper taper.
| Diameter | .689″ (17.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.008″ (432 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Oval (large oval bead) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | long taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈76g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | Model 21 |
| 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 little more contact area than a teardrop. Cymbal definition stays in check and the sound is fuller and more blended. Easy to live with, and the most common shape here.
For marching bands. Built thick, long and heavy for outdoor volume, which usually makes them far too much stick for a drum set.
Tags models presented for marching. Thick, long and heavy is the norm, since they have to carry outdoors.