# Pro-Mark Drumsticks: Lines, Positioning & Which Drummers Use Them

> Pro-Mark was the first stick maker to bring Japanese Shira Kashi white oak to the US market, and its catalog remains one of the largest in the industry. Since the 2011 D'Addario acquisition it has kept a broad artist roster across rock and metal alongside jazz and marching, distributed through D'Addario's retail network.

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## Company Background

- **Founded:** 1957, Houston, Texas, USA
- **Parent/Ownership:** Owned by D'Addario since 2011

## Notable Lines for Metal Drummers

- **Model 2B:** Described on Pro-Mark's own site as "extra-heavy weight and extra-wide diameter... ideal for the hardest of hitters."

## Confirmed Metal Drummers (9)

| Drummer | Band | Drumstick |
|---------|------|-----------|
| [Aquiles Priester](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/aquiles-priester) | Angra / W.A.S.P. | ProMark TX419W (American Hickory, Autograph 419 (2B-class)) |
| [Chris Adler](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/chris-adler) | Lamb of God | ProMark TX5AXW (American Hickory, Chris Adler Signature (slightly longer 5A)) |
| [Dave Lombardo](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/dave-lombardo) | Slayer | ProMark TX2BXN (American Hickory, Signature 2Bx) |
| [Eloy Casagrande](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/eloy-casagrande) | Slipknot | ProMark TXECW (Hickory (raw, unlacquered), Eloy Casagrande Signature) |
| [Gene Hoglan](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/gene-hoglan) | Death / Testament / Dethklok | ProMark Classic Forward 2B (TX2B family) (American Hickory, 2B) |
| [Jason Bittner](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/jason-bittner) | Shadows Fall / Overkill / Category 7 | ProMark Jason Bittner Signature 5BX (TX5BXN) (American Hickory, 5BX (between 5B and 2B)) |
| [Joey Jordison](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/joey-jordison) | Slipknot | ProMark TX515W (Hickory, Signature 515 (5A-class)) |
| [Matt Halpern](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/matt-halpern) | Periphery | ProMark TXMHW (Hickory, Signature (2B weight, plays like 5B)) |
| [Mike Portnoy](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/mike-portnoy) | Dream Theater / Liquid Tension Experiment / The Winery Dogs | ProMark TXMP420XW-AG (Hickory with heat-activated ActiveGrip coating, Mike Portnoy ActiveGrip 420X (oversized 5A)) |

These 9 entries are pulled directly from MetalForge's verified drumsticks database — each one cites a brand or retailer source and is cross-referenced to the drummer's profile, never guessed from a photo or a forum post.

Source: [D'Addario / Pro-Mark — Find Your Drumstick](https://www.daddario.com/pages/promark-find-your-drumstick).

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Pro-Mark make for metal drummers?**
A: Pro-Mark was the first stick maker to bring Japanese Shira Kashi white oak to the US market, and its catalog remains one of the largest in the industry. Since the 2011 D'Addario acquisition it has kept a broad artist roster across rock and metal alongside jazz and marching, distributed through D'Addario's retail network.

**Q: Which metal drummers play Pro-Mark drumsticks?**
A: On our verified roster: Aquiles Priester, Chris Adler, Dave Lombardo, Eloy Casagrande, Gene Hoglan, Jason Bittner, Joey Jordison, Matt Halpern, Mike Portnoy. See the table above for the exact model each drummer plays.

**Q: What are Pro-Mark's most metal-relevant drumstick lines?**
A: Model 2B. Full descriptions are in the Notable Lines section above.

## Other Drumstick Brands We Cover

MetalForge tracks 10 drumstick brands relevant to metal drummers. Besides Pro-Mark, see:

- [Vic Firth](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/vic-firth.md)
- [Vater Percussion](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/vater.md)
- [Ahead](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/ahead.md)
- [Zildjian](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/zildjian.md)
- [Los Cabos Drumsticks](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/los-cabos.md)
- [Regal Tip](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/regal-tip.md)
- [Meinl Stick & Brush](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/meinl.md)
- [Wincent](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/wincent.md)
- [Tama](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/tama.md)

## More Resources

- [Live page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/brands/pro-mark)
- [All Drumstick Brands](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/brands)
- [Drumsticks Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*