# Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx: The Sticks Behind Thrash's Fastest Hands

> The complete guide to the Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx drumsticks — the heavier, extra-durable stick built to survive Reign in Blood-era tempos. Specs, history, and how to get the sound.

**Type:** Signature Gear Spotlight
**Drummer(s):** [Dave Lombardo](/llms/drummers/dave-lombardo.md)
**Band / Album:** Slayer / Dead Cross / Mr. Bungle
**Genre:** Thrash Metal

## Overview

Dave Lombardo's stick choice has always tracked the physical demands of his playing. His gear evolved from Pro-Mark 5A during Slayer's earliest club years (1981–1986), to a heavier Promark 2B once "Reign in Blood" (1986) pushed tempos past 220 BPM, to his own Promark Dave Lombardo Signature model once touring behind that album made a standard 2B feel too fragile. The current 2Bx spec — adopted for Slayer's 2001–2013 reunion era and carried into his work with Dead Cross, Mr. Bungle, and Suicidal Tendencies — is the heaviest and most durable version yet: a thicker .630" shaft, an extra-long taper, and an oval wood tip built for maximum rebound without sacrificing control.

For the full story of how this stick fits into Lombardo's rig and career, see the [Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx spotlight page](/drummers/dave-lombardo/signature/dave-lombardo-promark-2bx-signature). For the album that made it necessary, read the [Reign in Blood drum setup article](/articles/reign-in-blood-drum-setup). For his complete career gear timeline, visit the [Dave Lombardo drummer profile](/drummer/dave-lombardo) or the [Dave Lombardo gear evolution timeline](/drummers/dave-lombardo/evolution).

## Key Facts

- Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx (model TX2BXW) — 2B-weight class, .630" diameter, 16.25" length
- Oval wood tip and extra-long taper distinguish the 2Bx from a stock Promark 2B
- Adopted during Slayer's 2001–2013 reunion era, still his primary stick today
- Street price $12–16/pair at Sweetwater, Thomann, and Guitar Center
- Earlier eras used Pro-Mark 5A (1981–1986) and a standard Promark 2B (1986–1990)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What is the Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx?**

A: It's Dave Lombardo's signature drumstick model, built on a 2B weight class with a thicker .630" hickory shaft, an extra-long taper, and an oval wood tip. It's the heaviest and most durable stick in his career progression, designed to survive the extreme tempos and long tours that define his playing with Slayer, Dead Cross, Mr. Bungle, and Suicidal Tendencies.

**Q: Why does Dave Lombardo use a heavier drumstick than a standard 5A or 5B?**

A: Lombardo's drumming set the template for thrash metal speed on "Reign in Blood" (1986), sustaining sixteenth-note patterns above 220 BPM for an entire set. A heavier 2B-class stick provides more mass and rebound per stroke, meaning less physical effort is needed to maintain volume and articulation — and more durability under sustained fast playing than a thinner 5A or 5B.

**Q: How has Dave Lombardo's stick choice changed over his career?**

A: His sticks evolved with the music's demands: Pro-Mark 5A during early Slayer (1981–1986), a standard Promark 2B once "Reign in Blood" pushed tempos higher (1986–1990), his own Promark Dave Lombardo Signature model after his first Slayer departure (1992–2001), and the heavier 2Bx spec from Slayer's 2001–2013 reunion era onward, which remains his current stick.

**Q: Is the Promark Dave Lombardo Signature 2Bx still in production?**

A: Yes, it remains an active catalog item, available through Promark/D'Addario and authorized retailers including Sweetwater, Thomann, and Guitar Center.

**Source:** https://metalforge.io/drummers/dave-lombardo/signature/dave-lombardo-promark-2bx-signature

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