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product_id: 48921247
title: "ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks - H-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .550\" Diameter - 16\" Length - 1 Pair"
brand: "promark"
price: "C$4783"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Pro Mark"
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48921247-promark-hot-rods-drum-sticks-h-rods-dowel-drumsticks-quiet
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# Premium birch dowel for durability Quiet sound, perfect for small gigs 16" length for versatile play ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks - H-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .550" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair

**Brand:** promark
**Price:** C$4783
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🥁 Elevate your groove with the original Hot Rods — where subtle meets powerful.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks - H-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .550" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair by promark
- **How much does it cost?** C$4783 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/48921247-promark-hot-rods-drum-sticks-h-rods-dowel-drumsticks-quiet)

## Best For

- promark enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted promark brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ergonomic Hex Grip:** Unique hexagonal handle offers superior control and comfort during extended sessions.
- • **Premium Birch Build:** Handmade in Texas from select birch dowels ensuring durability and natural feel.
- • **Balanced Quiet Power:** Strikes the perfect volume between sticks and brushes for intimate performances.
- • **Pro-Grade Craftsmanship:** Trusted by thousands with a 4.6-star rating and a top 60 rank in drumsticks.
- • **Consistent Sound Feedback:** Delivers softer tones without sacrificing the tactile response pros crave.

## Overview

ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks are 16-inch, .550" diameter birch dowel sticks designed for quieter, controlled play ideal for small performances. Handmade in the USA, these sticks balance durability with a softer sound profile, featuring a unique hexagonal grip for enhanced control. Highly rated and favored by drummers seeking professional quality with reduced volume.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks - H-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .550" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair at desertcart UK.

Review: Great sticks - I have previous bought several pairs with the thinner dowels (Vic Firth Rute 606) but each time they have lasted only a month or so before falling to bits. Decided to go with a thicker dowel and different make and am really impressed. They are not as quiet as the thinner ones but not as loud as normal sticks. They feel nice to play with and are still as good as the day I bought them. I definitely recommend them.
Review: Softer sound than conventional sticks. - I bought these after reading various revues from other users. I have in the past bought and used nylon brushes with adjustable sliding "O" rings that vary the sound. I found they worked fine but it was very easy to loose the "O" rings! These Hotrods are fixed. You cannot adjust the end splay of the rods. There is a plastic sleeve set part way down the shaft of the dowel bundle. This is NOT adjustable and is fixed in place. In use the sticks grip end is fatter than the 5A size stick that I would normally use. It is also hexagonal in cross section, not round. This felt strange at first but you quickly get used to it. In use they give a softer sound compared to a solid stick. but retain a lot of feedback. They are thicker than a normal stick. I found that hitting cymbals needs some experimentation. Hit them edge on gives a slightly softer response. But I have also noticed that after about 4 hours use now, there is some damage starting to appear to the rods around the end of the sticks and the ends are starting to splay. I am not a heavy hitter so we shall see how these stand up over time. Hitting the ride cymbal, I found I needed to strike it with the plastic sleeve rather than the tip in order to get the response I wanted. The same with the ride bell otherwise I could not get that "ding". But my first impressions are that I am liking them. I am liking the slightly softer sound that they produce. They are not cheap however and I will see how they stand up to longer term use. After more prolonged use, the individual dowel rods have started to snap. To be expected I guess if hitting cymbals edge on.

## Features

- For when sticks are too loud and brushes are too quiet
- Made from premium select birch dowel
- Hot Rods. The orignal.
- 14mm diameter, 406mm length
- Hand made in the USA by Pro Mark, Texas

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B001SEQQDC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,918 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 56 in Drum Sticks |
| Body material | Birch Wood |
| Connector | no connector |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,666) |
| Date First Available | 3 Sept. 2007 |
| Finish type | Lacquered |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00616022100620 |
| Hand orientation | Right Hand |
| Included components | No additional components |
| Item Weight | 113 g |
| Item model number | H-RODS |
| Item weight | 113 g |
| Manufacturer | D'addario & Co Inc |
| Material Type | Birch Wood |
| Product Dimensions | 40.39 x 6.1 x 1.52 cm; 113.4 g |
| Set Name | Hot Rods |
| Size | Einheitsgröße |
| UPC | 616022100620 616022131075 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ProMark
- **Colour:** Brown
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 40.4 x 6.1 x 1.5 centimetres
- **Material:** Birch Wood
- **Model name:** H-RODS

## Images

![ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks - H-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .550" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61qzd-bNR+L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the difference between cool rods and hot rods**
A: The cool rods are individually bigger so quieter. The hot rods are thinner so there are more of them per stick. It makes them louder, though not as loud as a normal drum stick.

**Q: price is for single stick or pair of sticks?**
A: Drum sticks are always sold in pairs! This is pair of stick price

**Q: Can you use Thunder-rods for rim shots without seriously reducing their durability? Thanks.**
A: Good question,  like all rods, they're not gonna last too long if you rim shot often, saying that, they are lasting better than my previous Wincent rods, with my sloppy playing "style" which includes many miss hits, and inadvertent rim shots. The individual dowels are quite dense, which I believe adds to their durability, over other brands.

**Q: Hi im buying for hubby and he has an electric drum kit are these any good for them? Or csn anybody point me in the right direction thsnks x**
A: As far as I know you don't need and different sticks for an electronic kit. I have acoustic and electronic kits and prefer to use normal drumsticks. In fact I wouldn't really use Hot rod sticks on electronic kits at all .

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sticks
*by A***R on 14 April 2020*

I have previous bought several pairs with the thinner dowels (Vic Firth Rute 606) but each time they have lasted only a month or so before falling to bits. Decided to go with a thicker dowel and different make and am really impressed. They are not as quiet as the thinner ones but not as loud as normal sticks. They feel nice to play with and are still as good as the day I bought them. I definitely recommend them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Softer sound than conventional sticks.
*by D***R on 3 February 2019*

I bought these after reading various revues from other users. I have in the past bought and used nylon brushes with adjustable sliding "O" rings that vary the sound. I found they worked fine but it was very easy to loose the "O" rings! These Hotrods are fixed. You cannot adjust the end splay of the rods. There is a plastic sleeve set part way down the shaft of the dowel bundle. This is NOT adjustable and is fixed in place. In use the sticks grip end is fatter than the 5A size stick that I would normally use. It is also hexagonal in cross section, not round. This felt strange at first but you quickly get used to it. In use they give a softer sound compared to a solid stick. but retain a lot of feedback. They are thicker than a normal stick. I found that hitting cymbals needs some experimentation. Hit them edge on gives a slightly softer response. But I have also noticed that after about 4 hours use now, there is some damage starting to appear to the rods around the end of the sticks and the ends are starting to splay. I am not a heavy hitter so we shall see how these stand up over time. Hitting the ride cymbal, I found I needed to strike it with the plastic sleeve rather than the tip in order to get the response I wanted. The same with the ride bell otherwise I could not get that "ding". But my first impressions are that I am liking them. I am liking the slightly softer sound that they produce. They are not cheap however and I will see how they stand up to longer term use. After more prolonged use, the individual dowel rods have started to snap. To be expected I guess if hitting cymbals edge on.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great for keeping the volume down
*by S***. on 27 November 2025*

Great for playing as normal at the same time keeping the volume down 👍

## Frequently Bought Together

- ProMark Hot Rods Drum Sticks - H-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .550" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair
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