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Classic 5A Painted Sticks ／ Classic
The Promark TX5AW-GREEN is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Classic 5A Painted Sticks. It is .551″ (14.0 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a short taper.
| Diameter | .551″ (14.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Short |
| Finish | Painted |
| Weight | ≈45g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Classic |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | TX5AW-GREEN |
| Brand | Promark |
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.
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.