Pro Mark R7AAG 7A Rebound Active Grip

This model is coated with rubber. Some people say it melts at hot areas. So far, that never happened to me. Instead, I felt that the coat definitely makes the grip better and not just a gimmick. You'll get used to the length after some time.

This is the first Pro Mark I've ever used. As a sessionist, honestly I'm very loyal to my brands but this time it was the how every Pro Mark is made, Active Grip and Colour that attracted me.

It was a leap of faith. Years of playing my regular pair made me break a tradition, explore and colaborate with a new brand.

The perfect weight, steady grip and responsive rebound gives me the right tone on every stroke which now makes these sticks a permanent pair in my arsenal.

These sticks have become my favourite sticks and I use them over my previous Pro Mark sticks. They have a great bounce and pronounce a good sound on both skins and cymbals.

The active grip works well. The paint on the bottom half of the stick is slightly tacky, making it easier to grip when using faster. The tackiness increases slightly when you "drum harder" (a.k.a. your hands get sweatier) making it easier to grip.

These sticks are of a good, high quality and I would definitely recommend them.

The active grip coating is really effective, especially with sweaty hands or warm weather.