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The Rohema 61378 is a hickory drumstick for practice on a drum pad, listed by Rohema as the Start Sticks. It is .531″ (13.5 mm) in diameter and 14.370″ (365 mm) long. It has a acorn tip.
| Diameter | .531″ (13.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 14.370″ (365 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn (acorn tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | lacquered |
| Weight | ≈37g est. |
| Category | Practice |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Kids |
| Model number (SKU) | 61378 |
| 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 near-round nose on a fuller body. You keep the clear articulation of a ball tip but gain some width and volume in the sound.
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.
Practice sticks. Covers both the heavy models for building strength and stamina on a pad, and the light, short ones for beginners and kids.
Tags models presented for children. Short and light, sized for smaller hands.