Pro Mark C-RODS

These sticks were recommended to me by a friend. I have tried lots and these sticks are my favourite.
They are longer and lighter than most traditional hot rods and easy to hold. They are just a bit fragile comparing with Vic Firth's model (for example) but on the other hand their lightness enables a great sound without overpowering (if we play with full strokes they allow us to get a reduced volume) and a native tone from the drumset and cymbals.
They are perfect to play in an "unplugged" jam or in small places. I do recommend this product.

Used a few of these, superb for reducing volume and introducing a slightly different tone to your playing. In particular on the ride cymbal, a lovely floaty, airy tone.

However they don't last, in particular if you're not careful with how you play them on crash cymbals they will break up and fracture very quickly. Don't try and use them as a solution for playing rock, but at a lower volume. Instead use them as a choice to create different textures. They are costly if you need to keep replacing them!

I always use these sticks when I wanna get better touch with not so high volume. In heavy use these will destroy quite fast, so take 3-4 pairs if you like to play a lot.

I don't know how much problem is with my technique - these sound good with less volume than regular sticks but I eat through them when I play. One pair lasts maybe 20-30 band practice sessions which isn't a lot.

These sticks were bought as replacements for a old pair of hotrods. They have since the beginning made quiet playing so much more responsive, fast and light. I really like these as they are simple and smart at the same time.

Ideal for softer playing when sticks are too loud. They feel good in the hands so playing single stroke rolls around the kit is as easy as with standard sticks.