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55A
The Rohema 618117 is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Rohema as the 55A. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 15.945″ (405 mm) long. It has a acorn tip.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.945″ (405 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American Hickory) |
| Tip shape | Acorn (acorn tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | lacquered |
| Weight | ≈50g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | 618117 |
| 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.
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