Promark Lightning Rod Drum Sticks

I use these during band practice to keep the noise down in our jam space. They soften the cymbals but have enough heft to be heard on hats. Depending on your regular sticks, they may be a bit harder to find the pivot point, but they will save your ears from the ping of the hats (partially).

Promark Lighting Rods are great for multiple styles of music. A tip for making them last longer on those heavy hits and cymbal crashes...... Wrap a couple of medium weight rubber bands tightly about 1-1/2 inches from the end. Not only does this keep the sticks from breaking, it also provides a nice way to do cymbal rolls that mimic using mallets. The rubber bands also eliminate the vibration that is felt from the individual rods and gives a more "solid stick" feel and response off the head. The rubber bands extend the life of the stick exponentially even during those heavy hitting sessions but beware, you will go through a lot of rubber bands but they are much cheaper than buying new sticks every week. The only con I have found is when playing the hi-hat. The rubber bands can act like a damper so you need to strike the hi-hat above or below the rubber bands to get that crisp hi-hat sound. I have been using the lighting rods for practice, rehearsals, and both live gigs and studio sessions for several years. Absolutely love them.

I have a 3 piece band who practices in my basement. I also have a set of Zildjian Rock Cymbals. I love their sound, but practicing in a basement with them can get pretty harsh. I have found that these stix soften things up enough to fit better in the mix. I feel the best result is losing the sharp "ping" sound from my ride. I may try live someday, but for now, they are awesome for practicing.

i will be using these in videos for my combinations drum method ( bangbetter.xxx )

Great to practice at home. Low volume.

Great for playing in a small practice area, or venue where you want to lower the drum volumn.