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product_id: 49308710
title: "ProMark Lightning Rods Drum Sticks - L-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .530\" Diameter - 16\" Length - 1 Pair"
brand: "promark"
price: "$2280"
currency: MXN
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
url: https://www.desertcart.mx/products/49308710-promark-lightning-rods-drum-sticks-l-rods-dowel-drumsticks-quiet
store_origin: MX
region: Mexico
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# Premium birch dowel for crisp attack 16" length, perfect control Quiet for intimate performances ProMark Lightning Rods Drum Sticks - L-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .530" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair

**Brand:** promark
**Price:** $2280
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Strike the perfect balance between power and subtlety!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ProMark Lightning Rods Drum Sticks - L-Rods Dowel Drumsticks - Quiet, For Small Performances - 5B, .530" Diameter - 16" Length - 1 Pair by promark
- **How much does it cost?** $2280 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.mx](https://www.desertcart.mx/products/49308710-promark-lightning-rods-drum-sticks-l-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

- • **Ideal Dimensions:** 16" length and .530" diameter for perfect grip and control
- • **Balanced Quiet Power:** Engineered to deliver more attack than brushes without the loudness of sticks
- • **Lightweight & Responsive:** Only 90.7g for effortless play during small gigs and studio sessions
- • **Bright Cymbal Articulation:** Lightning Rod design enhances cymbal clarity and presence
- • **Precision Birch Craftsmanship:** Handmade in Texas for unmatched quality and durability

## Overview

ProMark Lightning Rods are handcrafted birch dowel drumsticks designed for musicians seeking a quiet yet articulate sound. With a 16" length and .530" diameter, these sticks offer enhanced cymbal brightness and controlled attack, ideal for small performances and studio work.

## Description

Full description not available

## Features

- For when sticks are too loud and brushes are too quiet
- Made from premium select birch dowel
- Lightning Rods. For more 'attack' and a bight cymbal sound
- 13.5mm diameter, 406mm length
- Hand made in the USA by Pro Mark, Texas

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Item weight | 0.2 Pounds |
| Body material | Birch Wood |
| Included components | 1x L-RODS Lightning Rods |
| Finish type | Unbehandelt |
| Manufacturer | D'addario & Co Inc |
| UPC | 616022101139 616022110001 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00616022101139, 00616022110001 |
| Set Name | L-Rods |
| Product Dimensions | 40.64 x 6.35 x 1.52 cm; 90.72 g |
| Item model number | L-RODS |
| Connector | no connector |
| Material Type | Birch Wood |
| Item Weight | 90.7 g |

## Product Details

- **Colour:** Red
- **Brand:** ProMark
- **Material:** Birch Wood
- **Model name:** L-RODS
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 40.6 x 6.4 x 1.5 centimetres

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern Name, Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How are these compared to the vic firth tala wands?**
A: I like them much better.  They last much longer.  The tala wands break in the middle much faster because of the way they are wrapped to be held together.

**Q: Do these damage drum heads? It seems like the sharp 90 - degree rod tips would damage heads pretty easily.**
A: I never had any head damage due to using the H-Rods.  If you are using them properly most of the rods hit the rim of the snare drum to snap the ends to the head. That is just my opinion and method of use..... Keith

**Q: I just ordered the Promark H-Rods Hot Rods Drumn sticks.  Is the red band suppose to move up and down to change the sound of the sticks?**
A: Free Tip: I put about three wraps of duct tape around the outside of the mid-stick plastic band.  I use the taped part of the stick on the thin edge of a cymbal for washes and quiet cymbal rolls - it is a bit like having fuzzy cymbal mallets already in your hands, and it doesn't noticeably affect the stick weight.

**Q: Can these be used for classic snare druming?**
A: Yes. Just note that the rebound is weaker than sticks.

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sticks
*by B***S on 25 March 2013*

I buy these fairly regularly and they always meet my requirements for a lighter sound around the kit still with a bit of attack. As with any drumstick, bits will break off over time (depending how heavily you use them) but that is to be expected. Tip: Keep the red band at the top pushed towards the tips so they don't break so easily, the band can slip down over time. I will certainly be back for more when my current pair get worn.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-15*