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Nick Petrella
The Cooperman Model 5 is a hickory drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Cooperman as the Nick Petrella. It is .657″ (16.7 mm) in diameter and 16.693″ (424 mm) long. It has a barrel tip and a long taper taper.
| Diameter | .657″ (16.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.693″ (424 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Barrel (modified barrel bead) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | long taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈68g est. |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | Model 5 |
| 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.
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
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.