Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx Drumsticks — Dave Lombardo's Signature Drumsticks | MetalForge
The Sticks Behind Thrash's Fastest Hands. Full specs, story, and pricing for Dave Lombardo's Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx (Promark TX2BXW).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Promark 2Bx and a standard 2B stick?
The 2Bx is Dave Lombardo's signature spec: a thicker .630" diameter shaft, an extra-long taper, and an oval wood tip, all built to survive extreme-tempo thrash playing without sacrificing rebound. A stock 2B is close in weight but uses a standard taper, which shifts the balance point and gives a slightly different feel under fast, sustained playing.
Why does Dave Lombardo use a heavier drumstick?
Lombardo's playing has always demanded volume and durability at extreme tempos — his double bass and snare work on "Reign in Blood" (1986) set the template for thrash metal speed. A heavier 2B-class stick gives more mass and rebound per stroke than a standard 5A or 5B, meaning less physical effort is needed to maintain volume and articulation across a full set.
Did Dave Lombardo always use the 2Bx?
No. His stick choice evolved with the demands of the music: Pro-Mark 5A during early Slayer (1981-1986), a standard Promark 2B once "Reign in Blood" pushed tempos higher, his own Promark Dave Lombardo Signature model after his first Slayer departure, and finally the heavier 2Bx spec that has carried through Slayer's 2001-2013 reunion era and his subsequent work with Dead Cross, Mr. Bungle, and Suicidal Tendencies.