ProMark Lightning Rods

Product Description

Lightning Rods from Pro-Mark give you more attack and a clearer cymbal sound than brushes, without the full volume of sticks. The thicker rods also add extra durability.

Rods are a smart middle ground for situations where sticks are simply too loud and brushes feel too soft and undefined. Lightning Rods are made from high-quality birch dowels bundled into a stick, giving you a punchy but controlled attack on both heads and cymbals.

You'll notice the difference most clearly whenever you need to keep the dynamics down without losing feel and control - acoustic gigs, smaller rooms, or recording sessions where a full-size stick takes over too much of the mix. The cymbal sound comes through clearer and more defined than with brushes, while the snare still gets a distinct attack.

Construction

The handle is made from birch and the tips from wood, giving a stable feel in the hand and better durability over time compared to thinner rods. Pro-Mark offers Lightning Rods in four different models, so you can choose the variant that best matches your playing and volume needs.

Who It's For

A good choice if you want to bring the volume down without losing attack and definition - for acoustic gigs, rehearsal rooms with noise-sensitive neighbours, or recording where sticks are simply too much.

Specifications

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