ProMark · Maple and oak drumsticks
ProMark Classic Attack 5A Shira Kashi Oak
When to choose it
If a thicker stick feels crowded in your hand but you still want to feel more of the stick toward the tip, the PW5AW gives you a specific combination to compare. Its 0.551-inch shaft is narrower than the 0.565-inch Vic Firth 5A. Both are 16 inches long. ProMark pairs the narrower shaft with a short taper and describes the balance as forward, so the width alone does not tell you how the stick will feel in motion.
This is the oval wood-tip model. If you already play a hickory 5A, use the diameter and taper to decide whether the grip and balance changes suit what you play. For a direct tip-material comparison within the ProMark oak family, check the PW5AN version and confirm its measurements before ordering.
Specifications
- Brand
- ProMark
- Construction
- Wood tip
- Playing task
- Drum set
- Model
- PW5AW
- Shaft
- Shira Kashi oak
- Diameter
- 0.551 in
- Length
- 16 in
- Taper
- Short
- Tip
- Wood, oval
- Package
- One pair
- Amazon.com reference
- B0002CZWN6
Fit and buying advice
Match PW5AW when you want this oak profile with an oval wood tip.
Related choice Vic Firth American Classic 5A Wood Tip ↗
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Documentation
Questions about this accessory
Why does this feel like a different choice from another brand’s 5A?
The model names are useful starting points. The published 0.551-inch shaft, short taper and forward balance describe this specific stick.
Can I use a photo of the old printing to match my pair?
Check for PW5AW on the listing. ProMark lists the model under its current Attack name, and the Amazon listing notes that packaging and printing may vary.
Does the narrower shaft mean it will be lighter?
No pair weight is given here. The wood species and the taper matter as well as the diameter. Use the 0.551-inch figure to compare the part of the stick you hold.
