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RM3
The Rohema 61354 is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Rohema as the RM3. It is .713″ (18.1 mm) in diameter and 16.890″ (429 mm) long. It has a ball tip.
| Diameter | .713″ (18.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.890″ (429 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Ball (rounded tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | lacquered |
| Weight | ≈81g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | 61354 |
| Brand | Rohema |
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 1888 in Markneukirchen, Germany, and still family-run in the fifth generation. It also still makes conductors' batons, and is Europe's largest stickmaker.
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.