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Bill Platt
The Cooperman Model 8 is a hickory drumstick for concert and orchestral percussion, listed by Cooperman as the Bill Platt. It is .689″ (17.5 mm) in diameter and 16.457″ (418 mm) long. It has a arrow tip and a medium-long taper taper.
| Diameter | .689″ (17.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.457″ (418 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Arrow (triangle bead) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | medium-long taper |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈73g est. |
| Category | Concert |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Concert / orchestral |
| Model number (SKU) | Model 8 |
| 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 cone that narrows toward the point. Small contact area, bright and sharp. Reach for it when you want ride patterns to cut through with clear definition.
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.