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System Blue DC50 Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip ／ System Blue
The Promark TXDC50W is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Promark as the System Blue DC50 Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip. It is .720″ (18.3 mm) in diameter and 16.890″ (429 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip and a long taper.
| Diameter | .720″ (18.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.890″ (429 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball (Large Round) |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | Long |
| Finish | Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈83g est. |
| Balance | Forward |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | System Blue |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | TXDC50W |
| 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 ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
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.
For marching bands. Built thick, long and heavy for outdoor volume, which usually makes them far too much stick for a drum set.
Tags models presented for marching. Thick, long and heavy is the norm, since they have to carry outdoors.