# What Drumsticks Does Gene Hoglan Use? ProMark Classic Forward 2B (TX2B family)

**Band:** Death / Testament / Dethklok | **Brand:** ProMark | **Model:** Classic Forward 2B (TX2B family)

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## Direct Answer

Gene Hoglan plays the ProMark Classic Forward 2B (TX2B family) — American Hickory, 2B (0.63" diameter x 16" long), oval (wood/nylon variant unconfirmed) tip, short (forward-weighted) taper.

## Stick Specs

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Brand | ProMark |
| Model | Classic Forward 2B (TX2B family) |
| Size | 2B |
| Diameter | 0.63" |
| Length | 16" |
| Material | American Hickory |
| Tip | Oval (wood/nylon variant unconfirmed) |
| Taper | Short (forward-weighted) |
| Endorsement | Artist endorsement (stock model) |

Verified roster hardware entry. Source: daddario.com.

## Notes

Longtime ProMark artist per D'Addario artist page; Drumeo kit rundown links the 2B Classic Forward. Exact tip variant (TX2BW wood vs TX2BN/TXR2BN nylon) varies by source — adjudicated to the 2B family, tip unconfirmed.

## FAQ

**Q: What drumsticks does Gene Hoglan use?**
A: Gene Hoglan plays the ProMark Classic Forward 2B (TX2B family), a american hickory stick sized 2B (0.63" x 16") with a oval (wood/nylon variant unconfirmed) tip and short (forward-weighted) taper.

**Q: Is this a true signature model or just an endorsement?**
A: It's an artist endorsement of a stock ProMark model, not a custom signature stick designed for Gene Hoglan.

## More Resources

- [Full signature stick page](https://metalforge.io/drumsticks/signature/gene-hoglan)
- [Gene Hoglan's Drummer Profile](https://metalforge.io/drummer/gene-hoglan)
- [Pro-Mark Drumstick Brand Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks/brands/pro-mark.md)
- [Drumsticks Guide](https://metalforge.io/llms/drumsticks.md)
- [All LLM Resources](https://metalforge.io/llms/index.md)

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*Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*