Bundle: Seven large birch dowels · Diameter: 0.530 in
Seven large birch dowels for more attack than ProMark’s Hot Rods.
$24.99Nov 7, 26, 11:04 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Bundle: Nineteen medium birch dowels · Grip: 0.550 in
Nineteen medium birch dowels for a gentler attack than Lightning Rods.
$20.99Nov 7, 26, 11:06 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Bundle: Nineteen small birch dowels · Grip: 0.425 in
Nineteen small birch dowels and a notably slimmer grip than Hot Rods.
$24.99Nov 7, 26, 11:08 PM · New YorkPrice info
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Sixteen birch dowels and a movable band for adjusting the bundle’s feel.
$22.99Nov 7, 26, 11:10 PM · New YorkPrice info
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ProMark’s Hot and Lightning Rods are both birch designs. Hot uses nineteen medium dowels and Lightning uses seven large ones. ProMark describes more attack from Lightning, a useful comparison when the same kit part needs to cut through more clearly.
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A maker can update the wrap, cap or packaging under the same product family. Check the exact model, particularly if you want to use the butt end as a second playing surface.
Sixteen birch dowels and a movable band for adjusting the bundle’s feel.
Department questions
Will rods reduce the sound of every part of the kit by the same amount?
Cymbals, heads, force and room all contribute. Check overlay sizes separately if covering specific parts of the kit is the priority.
What if the grip changes more than the sound I wanted?
Compare the rod diameter with your usual stick. Hot Rods are 0.550 inches across and Lightning Rods are 0.530 inches, even though both are 16 inches long.
Can I choose a rod by color alone?
Check the model number, bundle material and strand count. Some families use similar wraps while their bundles and handles differ.
