Mine just arrived this past Monday. Great feel. Nice balance. At first look, I thought the tips were a little large but I really like how they sound on both Hi/Hat and Ride Cymbal. My first experience with Promark in a minute and with the Fire Stick model. 🔥 👍🏻
I’ve recently really fallen in love with the rebound 5B. I played them at a gig Friday and Saturday night, then tried to go back to VF Extreme 5A Sunday. I can certainly say with the rebound sticks I had no cramps, no fatigue, and finger pain/stiffness. All of that came back when I tried to go back to the X5A. Rebound 5B is the stick for me.
Thank you Mr. Beatdownn Brown, watching your videos for about 4 years now... Definitely made me a better drummer... I use 5a Fire grane, now, looking forward to trying these, Larnell Lewis signatures.. GOD BLESS you and family.
Hello Sir! I used your videos to set up my kit. Got rid of the laundry and all. Just had a recording session and the drummer was pretty stoked at how dialed in the kit was. Thanks mate.
Great stick review, Rob! Allow me to be the first to request a drum duet video with you and Larnell. That would rock!! (You deserve your own stick, too. Hope Promark is listening.)
I really like those sticks. They also look cool. With what you were playing I really detected the influences of Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, and Mark Brzezicki. I got to see all three drummers live. Steve Gadd was performing with James Taylor, in Edmonton, in 2016. I saw Steward Copeland performing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, performing to the silent film, Ben Hur, a few years ago. I saw Mark Brzezicki when he was drumming for Procol Harum, when they were performing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, in 1992. Cheers, Rob! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🥁🇨🇦
When are you gonna do a video about transitioning from traditional grip to matched? Your proficiency in both is amazing but I've been watching for years with you playing traditional. Haven't seen it in awhile. I'm sure I'm not alone in noticing the switch. What's the back story?
Nice! Dang Beatdown, you could play with two sticks off a tree and still macke’m sound great! 🤣 I’ve been a Dave Weckl .56 diam., 16.25 length, medium taper barrel tip stick fan for decades. Recently, I tried Nick D’Virgilio signature sticks, but they were shorter and heavier thus wasn’t working for me. Going from a barrel to an acorn tip after so long made it more uncomfortable. By your description, it sounds like Larnell’s signatures are similar to Nick’s. Thicker yet, though longer with a longer taper and acorn tip. Though I like the length, likely the weight will bring me back to the Weckl’s. Always interesting to see what new spec stick variations come about.
So these are in between a 5A and a5B? Now, that is interesting. I seem to think that 5A's that i used from the start were a little thin but when i bought a pair of 5B's they felt like huge logs and were too thick. So i am actually gonna get set of these now and see what it feels like. Not available in the UK yet. Not even thomann in germany has em. I ended up with promarks by virtue of them being pretty much the onloy sticks that are available, with that active grip sticky substnace on them. I could have as a noob of 2 years now ended up with any stick to be honest but i do like promarks as they were my first sticks. Just my luck i chose the long taper as well. Not hat i knew what it did at the time.
I'm hoping they come out with the Larnell Lewis signature hand and foot pack. If I can get those I can lathe my own sticks from the pine tree in my back yard and still be great.
Sticks do matter, it changes a lot about how I can play certain thongs and the sounds that come out. Love my Zach Grooves siganture sticks from Meinl. Close second to the Pro Mark finesse.
Hello Mr. Brown! Before my question, thank you for your helpful videos, my game improved a lot after your lessons. I noticed you were holding sticks a little lower than a "balance point" almost the ends. Is it giving any difference holding them like that or it's just your comfortable grip?
The whole area behind the balance point is useable real estate. I often hold the sticks back around the button because there’s a lot of leverage back there. Great for power. Rebound is easier at the balance point, but still possible from the butt end.
Cool, congrats to Larnell! But sadly, having tried Firegrain once I won't buy it as it hurts my hands a bit more than usual precisely because it's more hardy and thus the shock is not as much absorbed by the stick. (And yes, I use proper technique and don't grip my sticks too hard) It doesn't help that my hands are that of a piano player, maybe that's one reason! My go to sticks are Dave Weckl signature sticks from Vic Firth, btw.
Dude and some of the best instructors teaching all over North America , And these guys are Pipe Drum players that also play set , John Fisher for one , Many of the Pipe band drummers have placed first in world competitions,
When I think of promark, I do not think of a long taper (or any taper), I just think of 2 thick, unmatched slim jims with giant oval beads at the end... Love Larnell Lewis, though.
Honestly I don't worry a whole lot about sticks. Cause well they break. Gimme a bundle pack of 5b's and let me hit shit. But I'm not much of an accomplished drummer just a Neanderthal really
I feel that. I personally just like the design and feel. I drum for church and they live stream. It looks cool on camera. Either than that I dont really care. Just give me sticks and I'll shed away.
Nice! Dang Beatdown, you could play with two sticks off a tree and still macke’m sound great! 🤣 I’ve been a Dave Weckl .56 diam., 16.25 length, medium taper barrel tip stick fan for decades. Recently, I tried Nick D’Virgilio signature sticks, but they were shorter and heavier thus wasn’t working for me. Going from a barrel to an acorn tip after so long made it more uncomfortable. By your description, it sounds like Larnell’s signatures are similar to Nick’s. Thicker yet, though longer with a longer taper and acorn tip. Though I like the length, likely the weight will bring me back to the Weckl’s. Always interesting to see what new spec stick variations come about.
For guitarists, this is like when you go to use your buddy's pick & find out how much different & better it is for certain techniques.
Thumbs up for Larnell ànd Rob! My personal pick is 7a rebound firegrains... I have tiny hands, you see 😅
Mine just arrived this past Monday. Great feel. Nice balance. At first look, I thought the tips were a little large but I really like how they sound on both Hi/Hat and Ride Cymbal. My first experience with Promark in a minute and with the Fire Stick model. 🔥 👍🏻
I’ve recently really fallen in love with the rebound 5B. I played them at a gig Friday and Saturday night, then tried to go back to VF Extreme 5A Sunday. I can certainly say with the rebound sticks I had no cramps, no fatigue, and finger pain/stiffness. All of that came back when I tried to go back to the X5A. Rebound 5B is the stick for me.
Thank you Mr. Beatdownn Brown, watching your videos for about 4 years now... Definitely made me a better drummer... I use 5a Fire grane, now, looking forward to trying these, Larnell Lewis signatures.. GOD BLESS you and family.
And a 1/4” longer than standard 16”, which I love that little extra length. I love these sticks. Already have several pairs.
So when is the Rob Brown Signature Stick coming out?
Ooooh man. Could you imagine 🤩 Maybe one day
@@RobBeatdownBrownI’d cop it 🔥
@@RobBeatdownBrownI’d buy them in bulk hahahahaha
My man!!! Always coming thru with good info and videos…
Hello Sir! I used your videos to set up my kit. Got rid of the laundry and all. Just had a recording session and the drummer was pretty stoked at how dialed in the kit was. Thanks mate.
Perfect 😎👍🏽
@@RobBeatdownBrown I'll check in to that Patreon thing. Time to start paying you for the lessons you are giving me.
Larnell is awesome.
Great stick review, Rob! Allow me to be the first to request a drum duet video with you and Larnell. That would rock!! (You deserve your own stick, too. Hope Promark is listening.)
I really like those sticks. They also look cool. With what you were playing I really detected the influences of Steve Gadd, Stewart Copeland, and Mark Brzezicki. I got to see all three drummers live. Steve Gadd was performing with James Taylor, in Edmonton, in 2016. I saw Steward Copeland performing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, performing to the silent film, Ben Hur, a few years ago. I saw Mark Brzezicki when he was drumming for Procol Harum, when they were performing with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, in 1992. Cheers, Rob! 👍🏻👍🏻✌️🥁🇨🇦
Those are some pretty specific and bang on observations, man. Especially Mark. You’ve got an ear for drummers for sure 👊🏽
@@RobBeatdownBrown I wish I could see you live. You sound amazing. Cheers!
Love me some larnell
Looking forward to trying these - I keep hoping they'll offer some firegrains with nylon tips!
Ordered a pair!
You’ll dig em
16.25” is perfect… I’m partial to the 747 for that reason. I’ll give these a try soon.
When are you gonna do a video about transitioning from traditional grip to matched? Your proficiency in both is amazing but I've been watching for years with you playing traditional. Haven't seen it in awhile. I'm sure I'm not alone in noticing the switch. What's the back story?
Rob reminds me of my very first drum instructor. The question, RB, is who went with Yamaha first, you or Larnell?
Nice! Dang Beatdown, you could play with two sticks off a tree and still macke’m sound great! 🤣 I’ve been a Dave Weckl .56 diam., 16.25 length, medium taper barrel tip stick fan for decades. Recently, I tried Nick D’Virgilio signature sticks, but they were shorter and heavier thus wasn’t working for me. Going from a barrel to an acorn tip after so long made it more uncomfortable. By your description, it sounds like Larnell’s signatures are similar to Nick’s. Thicker yet, though longer with a longer taper and acorn tip. Though I like the length, likely the weight will bring me back to the Weckl’s. Always interesting to see what new spec stick variations come about.
Grabbed a pair of these myself. Lighter/less finish compared to other fire grain pairs I have.
Meanwhile, I'm out here looking for something lighter than a 5B but not as light as a 5A 🤣 I can't wait to be able to get my hands on these sticks!
So these are in between a 5A and a5B? Now, that is interesting. I seem to think that 5A's that i used from the start were a little thin but when i bought a pair of 5B's they felt like huge logs and were too thick. So i am actually gonna get set of these now and see what it feels like. Not available in the UK yet. Not even thomann in germany has em.
I ended up with promarks by virtue of them being pretty much the onloy sticks that are available, with that active grip sticky substnace on them. I could have as a noob of 2 years now ended up with any stick to be honest but i do like promarks as they were my first sticks. Just my luck i chose the long taper as well. Not hat i knew what it did at the time.
I'm hoping they come out with the Larnell Lewis signature hand and foot pack. If I can get those I can lathe my own sticks from the pine tree in my back yard and still be great.
Love the tshirt
ProMark needs to make you a signature drumstick.
I want a pair of Rob “Beatdown Brown “ signature sticks!
Me too!! 😄
Sticks do matter, it changes a lot about how I can play certain thongs and the sounds that come out. Love my Zach Grooves siganture sticks from Meinl. Close second to the Pro Mark finesse.
Have you had a chat on this channel with Larnell? That would be a fun watch, to see you guys reflect. Maybe make that happen? I'd watch that for sure.
Hello Mr. Brown! Before my question, thank you for your helpful videos, my game improved a lot after your lessons. I noticed you were holding sticks a little lower than a "balance point" almost the ends. Is it giving any difference holding them like that or it's just your comfortable grip?
The whole area behind the balance point is useable real estate. I often hold the sticks back around the button because there’s a lot of leverage back there. Great for power. Rebound is easier at the balance point, but still possible from the butt end.
Hurry up and get your signature sticks out, Rob!
Cool, congrats to Larnell!
But sadly, having tried Firegrain once I won't buy it as it hurts my hands a bit more than usual precisely because it's more hardy and thus the shock is not as much absorbed by the stick. (And yes, I use proper technique and don't grip my sticks too hard)
It doesn't help that my hands are that of a piano player, maybe that's one reason!
My go to sticks are Dave Weckl signature sticks from Vic Firth, btw.
I used the first gen Weckl sticks for a long time back in the day.
Weckls are my fav as well but imma try Larnell's
Are they maple? I watched a vid of him talking about it and briefly said maple but didn’t clarify
Rob , can you tell me the specs on that killer A&F snare Outstanding man ❓👍😎
That’s the 14x6.5 Raw Brass 🔥
Rob...have you ever messed with Stick Control #33? It has Transformed a lot of my drum life. RLRR LRRL or LRLL RLLR
What cymbals are you playing in this vid ? They sound freakin' amazing. Obviously Paiste but what line ?
Not bad, eh? 😊
They’re 18” Traditionals on my left, 18” Dark Energy on my right, my new 20” Traditionals Light Ride and a 12” Signature splash
What's up with Canada having so many bad ass drummers? And Drumeo is Canadian too? Definitely punching above weight class considering population.
We out here, man 😊🇨🇦
Dude and some of the best instructors teaching all over North America , And these guys are Pipe Drum players that also play set , John Fisher for one , Many of the Pipe band drummers have placed first in world competitions,
Thanks for the Tips!!! See what I did there?
I bought them just to support but I struggled playing with them. 😢
When I think of promark, I do not think of a long taper (or any taper), I just think of 2 thick, unmatched slim jims with giant oval beads at the end... Love Larnell Lewis, though.
The tip look a bit as vinnie colauita stick
Honestly I don't worry a whole lot about sticks. Cause well they break. Gimme a bundle pack of 5b's and let me hit shit. But I'm not much of an accomplished drummer just a Neanderthal really
I feel that. I personally just like the design and feel. I drum for church and they live stream. It looks cool on camera. Either than that I dont really care. Just give me sticks and I'll shed away.
To Bad Neil P was not in that picture
Sasso did the 1000th episode in Italian to tank the episode. Get the hint. The bridge w/ Sasso, who was once a regular, was burnt years ago.
Nice! Dang Beatdown, you could play with two sticks off a tree and still macke’m sound great! 🤣 I’ve been a Dave Weckl .56 diam., 16.25 length, medium taper barrel tip stick fan for decades. Recently, I tried Nick D’Virgilio signature sticks, but they were shorter and heavier thus wasn’t working for me. Going from a barrel to an acorn tip after so long made it more uncomfortable. By your description, it sounds like Larnell’s signatures are similar to Nick’s. Thicker yet, though longer with a longer taper and acorn tip. Though I like the length, likely the weight will bring me back to the Weckl’s. Always interesting to see what new spec stick variations come about.