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Mike Portnoy 420 Hickory Drumstick, Nylon Tip
The Promark TX420N is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Mike Portnoy 420 Hickory Drumstick, Nylon Tip. It is .531″ (13.5 mm) in diameter and 16.142″ (410 mm) long. It has a nylon oval tip and a medium taper. It is the signature model of drummer Mike Portnoy.
| Diameter | .531″ (13.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.142″ (410 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | Medium |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈43g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | Mike Portnoy signature |
| Model number (SKU) | TX420N |
| Brand | Promark |
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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.
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