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Pad Stick Heavy
The Rohema 618183 is a hickory drumstick for practice on a drum pad, listed by Rohema as the Pad Stick Heavy. It is .693″ (17.6 mm) in diameter and 16.535″ (420 mm) long. It has a ball tip.
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| Diameter | .693″ (17.6 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.535″ (420 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory (American hickory) |
| Tip shape | Ball (round tip) |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | waxed |
| Weight | ≈75g est. |
| Category | Practice |
| Series | — |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | 618183 |
| 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.
Practice sticks. Covers both the heavy models for building strength and stamina on a pad, and the light, short ones for beginners and kids.