Mike Portnoy 420X ActiveGrip Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip
⌀.567″(14.4mm)×16.260″(413mm)
The Promark TXMP420XW-AG is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Promark as the Mike Portnoy 420X ActiveGrip Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 16.260″ (413 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip and a long taper. It is the signature model of drummer Mike Portnoy.
The drumstick silhouette is drawn to scale — length and diameter exactly as published — and the dotted lines mark every 100 mm from the butt end on the left. The outline follows the maker's taper class and tip shape.
Promark TXMP420XW-AG Mike Portnoy 420X ActiveGrip Hickory Drumstick, Wood Tip — full specs
Figures as published by the maker. Sticks specified in inches are held in millimetres here, so the inch column is converted back from mm to three decimals; “—” means the maker publishes no value.
Diameter
.567″ (14.4 mm)
Length
16.260″ (413 mm)
Wood / material
Hickory
Tip shape
Oval
Tip material
Wood
Taper
Long
Finish
ActiveGrip
Weight
≈49g est.
Balance
Rebound
Category
Drum set
Series
—
Signature model
Mike Portnoy signature
Model number (SKU)
TXMP420XW-AG
Brand
Promark
Drummers who play this stick 1
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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.
OvalTip shape
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.
PromarkBrand
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.
Drum setUse
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.