Drumsticks, Brushes & Mallets

For several decades, the Light Rock 5A drumstick was the best-selling stick at ROHEMA. These extraordinary drumsticks, away from classic sizes and dimensions, are still the non-plus-ultra for many drummers today. The Light Rock 5A is slightly longer and stronger in diameter than a Classic 5A stick. With the short taper and the elongated, teardrop-shaped tip, the sticks offer a good weight balance for fast and powerful playing.

• Taper: short
• Type of wood: American Hickory
• Finish: Lacquered
• Tip: teardrop
• Weight: medium
• Length: 410 mm / 16.142″
• Diameter: 14.8 mm / .583″

The Evolution was developed as part of a research project by Rohema and the Institute for Musical Instrument Making (IfM).

The 5A Evolution has a significantly longer shoulder than the classic 5A Stick. This means that it not only generates much more rebound, but also more speed and drive. IfM's acoustic measurements also showed significantly higher rebound rates compared to the conventional 5A Hickory drumstick. The center of gravity of the 5A Evolution remains absolutely the same, because the end of the stick was rounded. The weight also remains as usual, as the Evolution is made from hickory of a heavier weight class. The higher density of the wood also has a positive effect on the durability of the stick.

• Taper: long
• Type of wood: American Hickory
• Finish: Lacquered
• Tip: acorn
• Weight: medium
• Length: 405 mm / 15.945″
• Diameter: 14.3 mm / .563″

Available as a 50th Anniversary Limited Edition model, TAMA releases a drumstick made from 100% Japanese Oak. With over 60 years of history, TAMA drumsticks date back to the brand's earliest years, and have remained popular amongst drummers around the world for their high-end and consistent quality.

• Material: Japanese Oak
• Diameter: 15mm
• Length: 406mm
• Tip Style: 5B

• Features heavy gauge wires with an added bead on each for more volume and snap around the kit  
• Retractable brushes with a smooth grip in an eye-catching finish

Multi-purpose brushes that are ideal for Cajon playing.

• Brushes feature thin, retractable bristles that are both durable and flexible for light playing
• Rubber tips add increased bass response and attack
• Weight-balanced handles for projection and rebound
• Equipped with specially-treated, non-slip grips

Rohema JB 1 jazz brush has fine bristles made of metal and a handle made of wood.

We manufacture the handle from high-quality hickory. With a diameter of 14.5 millimeters, it lies comfortably in the hand and feels good. The rubber coating between the wooden handle and the wires is important, especially for accents on the cymbals, which sound less sharp this way.

Small rubber rings can be used to adjust how far the metal wires should be fanned out. The wires are not too stiff, but not too loose either. This results in a warm, mellow sound that is very suitable for Jazz or Latin music.

The wirebrushes JB1 compared to their counterparts with plastic handle have one advantage: they also provide a very nice sound when turning the handle upside down and are thus maximally flexible to use.

The Rohema JB 2 jazz brush produces buzzing, high-frequency sounds with its fine metal wires. The sound thus clearly stands out from other brushes with bristles made of wood or plastic. The JB2 is well suited for Funk or Latin music.

The handles of the drum brush are made of rubber and thus create a different feel than the Rohema JB1 with its wooden handles.

The metal bristles of the JB2 can be pulled into the handles, so they are well protected. In addition, the wires in the handle can be locked in two positions to create further gradation in sound.

The flexibility of the wires is not too stiff and not too loose - optimal for wiping or beating. The JB2 thus has a very compact feel overall. Many Rohema artists use it as the basis for their playing.

Rohema JB 3 brushes have resistant bristles made of nylon. This plastic comes from European manufacturing and has a very smooth surface. It produces rich, low-frequency sounds. Overall, the JB 3 nylon brushes sound a bit bulkier than their metal counterparts with thin wires. The JB 3 brushes' handle is made of durable Hickory and has a diameter of 15.5 millimeters.

Rohema Straw Brushes are a combination of brushes and rods. They are made from bundled European broomcorn, which creates a sound all its own. Straw Brushes create more volume than traditional jazz brushes, but have less attack than rods. Thus, they create a pleasantly light feel on cajon, hi-hat or snare. Thanks to the special handle with ProGrip, the brushes fit comfortably in your hand. The diameter is 21 millimeters, with a length of 360 millimeters.