ProMark Rebound 5A Raw Hickory Drumstick, houten punt

These felt a bit light at first, but after getting used to them, I started to find them a joy to play with and kinder to my hands for sustained practice than heavier sticks..Strangely my playing with heavier sticks also now feels better. I think the little bit of extra effort needed for precision with the lighter sticks has improved my playing overall.

Sometimes when playing normally lacquered sticks (like ProMark Rebounds), the stick can get away from you (maybe sweaty hands, maybe cold hands). ProMark offers 2 different solutions: Activegrip (which personally gives me blisters - unusual reaction apparently), and these Raw sticks. Raw sticks feel like the sticks have been gone over with a fine grit sandpaper - and then no coating applied. Thus you have some micro-texture and moisture wicking from the natural wood to help keep your sticks in your hands. And no, the raw finish doesn't feel like cheap mismatched no name brand sticks or an emory board in your hands.Definitely at least worth a try, or to keep a pair in the stick bag for those days where your sticks want to fly. I personally always try to keep a pair nearby. (I pulled out another pair about 3 weeks back and have been playing them this month... so I wrote this review.) :)