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Mike Rosen
The Cooperman Model 6 is a hickory drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Cooperman as the Mike Rosen. It is .657″ (16.7 mm) in diameter and 16.890″ (429 mm) long. It has a oval tip and a long taper taper.
| Diameter | .657″ (16.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.890″ (429 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Oval (oval bead) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | long taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈69g est. |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | Model 6 |
| 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 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.