Hornets Drum Sticks
Award-winning product designer, Robert Wilhelm, has teamed up with Kingfield Wood Products, former manufacturer of Vic Firth drumsticks, to create an exciting new drumstick set to redefine the industry.
HORNETS™ drumsticks offer an ergonomic, contoured handle and proprietary rubber “O-rings” designed to relieve forearm pressure and reduce shock to the wrist. Made from first quality American hickory and hard rock maple, HORNETS™ drumsticks fit comfortably in the hand to function as a
natural extension of the drummer’s arm.
• Reduced muscle fatigue
• Unique contours fit comfortably in the hand
• Reduced stick vibration
• Variety of colors
• Innovative Design |
Testimonial:
"The (Hornets) sticks have stood up remarkably well first up. Regular steady use at gigs and rehearsals and barely any wear and tear on my personal favorite model the Hornets 7A raw hickory model. A few very small chip areas coming off on the tip of one stick of the same pair I’ve used over several weeks now. This can be to be expected and that's it to this point in time. These good quality hickory wood sticks have stood up very well indeed to regular dynamic playing situations thrown at them.
The important thing is how they feel and respond over many hours of playing. The design for the drummer in mind hits the mark in my view. I find that they feel very balanced and help to deliver using just the right amount of energy and force needed without tiring for the drummer to achieve the desired sound in mind in a very effective manner. They simply feel right for the hand, wrist, arm and shoulder for helping deal with any possible potential long term "drummer" related problems related to continuous playing that can or may arise for many players. A good key sense of balance in the design is what they have over other designs in sticks is what makes them rise above the others in their favor in my opinion.
Oh and I'm a real stickler always have been on how a stick sounds and responds to a nice ride cymbal in particular and the full woody stick click tone achieved with the raw 7A Hornets is right on the money for what my ear is after for various musical situations be it live or in the studio.
My new standard for what a drumstick should be and my current personal favorite the Hornets!"
Stan Taylor, Peace drum and Istanbul cymbal artist |
