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Rick Latham 717 Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip
The Promark TX717W is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Rick Latham 717 Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip. It is .551″ (14.0 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood barrel tip and a long taper. It is the signature model of drummer Rick Latham.
| Diameter | .551″ (14.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Barrel |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Long |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈45g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | Rick Latham signature |
| Model number (SKU) | TX717W |
| Brand | Promark |
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