☆Kuppmen music / Carbon Fiber Drumrods☆ These carbon fiber drum rods are made by Kuppmen. Carbon fiber rods reduce the volume while maintaining the playability and balance of the pieces, making them ideal for small venues. - 30 times more durable than wooden rods (KUPPMEN's own test results). - It has the same feel as a regular drumstick, but is quiet at -20db. -A sound that matches any genre. --------------------------- I, Valtor Menk, am an artist with 30 years of experience as a drummer. In the past, I performed in a variety of settings, including live music venues, festivals, studios, and theaters, and frequently used rods. However, I was troubled by their higher price point and faster wear than regular drumsticks. Then, I discovered "Carbon Rods," a carbon rod from a manufacturer called Carbostick. To my surprise, these carbon rods had clear grain and a comfortable rebound, perfectly matching my playing style. While my drumsticks had often broken within four hours, my carbon sticks lasted for 40 hours. However, in 2014, carbon drumsticks suddenly disappeared from stores. I researched this and learned about Peter Kuppers, the inventor of carbon drumsticks who lives in Germany. I went to meet Peter in person and learned that he had closed his company for personal reasons. After meeting Peter and talking about music and drumming, we hit it off and decided to restart production as Kuppmen, which is how we brought carbon drumsticks back to the market and have continued to do so to this day. We have seen many drummers who have been impressed by using these sticks in the past. Our dream is for kuppmen carbon sticks to be used by drummers all over the world. --------------------------- While hickory and bamboo rods are the norm and are primarily used for pop, unplugged, and fusion styles, these carbon fiber rods are more durable and less likely to chip, allowing for longer-lasting use. They offer more punch than hickory or bamboo rods, producing a clearer attack. They're perfect for rock, pop, unplugged, and fusion styles. Part number: CFDR5A Diameter per rod: 4 mm Number of rods: 7 Total diameter: 14.0 mm Length: 40.5 cm Material: Carbon fiber *Please note that logo designs and other details may be subject to change without notice.