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Tommy Aldridge Shira Kashi Oak Drumstick, Wood Tip
The Promark PW2SW is a oak drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Tommy Aldridge Shira Kashi Oak Drumstick, Wood Tip. It is .634″ (16.1 mm) in diameter and 17.008″ (432 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a long taper. It is the signature model of drummer Tommy Aldridge.
| Diameter | .634″ (16.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 17.008″ (432 mm) |
| Wood / material | Oak (Shira Kashi Oak) |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Long |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈72g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | Tommy Aldridge signature |
| Genre tags | Metal |
| Model number (SKU) | PW2SW |
| Brand | Promark |
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The heaviest and hardest of the big three. A go-to for power and durability, often Japanese white oak (shira-kashi), and a wood Japanese makers are known for. Harder on the hands.
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.
Founded 1957 in Houston, Texas. It began by importing Japanese sticks and brought Japanese white oak to the US market. Owned by D'Addario since 2011; Kyoritsu handles Japan.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.
Tags models presented for metal. Built thick, heavy and tough to survive fast doubles and hard hitting.