Pro.Mark wood change?

Sirwill

Silver Member

• Jul 22, 2009

• #1

I have been proudly using Pro.Mark 727 wood tip new generation millennium II sticks for many decades. After ordering a new pair off the Internet, I noticed a change. They are made of Shira Kashi oak. I'm wondering if this is a new replacement of my old stand by? Or are the old Japanese white oaks are still available?

 

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kgrubb

Senior Member

• Jul 22, 2009

• #2

shira kashi is just another name for japanese white oak.

 

freebirdgdw

Silver Member

• Jul 22, 2009

• #3

Are you sure it's not a different type of oak or anything. I noticed this too and the newer models seem to keep a lighter colour after a lot of use whereas the older models went darker. Also the newer models seem to chip more. Might be my imagination?

 

Sirwill

Silver Member

• Jul 22, 2009

• #4

Thank you for the info on this matter. We drummers don't like change!

 

kgrubb

Senior Member

• Jul 22, 2009

• #5

Take a look at this.
http://www.promark-stix.com/education/pdf/lessons/promarklesson8.pdf

 

Sirwill

Silver Member

• Jul 23, 2009

• #6

kgrubb said:

Take a look at this.
http://www.promark-stix.com/education/pdf/lessons/promarklesson8.pdf

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Thanks for the great link! My question has been answered.