ProMark Scott Johnson Hickory Marching Snare Drumstick
- Medium taper, full bead wood tip
- Hickory, unfinished, FireGrain color
- Sold as a pair
- Rugged sound profile
- Replaced if defective
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A hickory marching snare stick with a medium taper and full bead, built for a wide dynamic range. The listing shows only odd package dimensions and no true stick size.
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ASIN: B004A14WFYCategory: Drumsticks
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Overview
A marching snare player gets a hickory stick designed by drum corps veteran Scott Johnson, with a medium taper and a full bead tip. The finish is unfinished wood in a FireGrain color.
The medium taper and full bead aim for a wide range of dynamics on the marching snare, with a comfortable feel in the hands. Hickory brings resilience, responsiveness and durability. The listed dimensions describe packaging, so stick length and diameter are unknown.
Who it's for
Snare players in marching ensembles who want range from soft to loud. Anyone needing stick measurements, or a nylon tip, should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Full bead tip
- Unfinished wood feel
- Replacement if defective
- Stick size not shown
- Rugged sound profile may be heavy for light playing
Performance notes
A medium taper sets the balance and a full bead tip gives a broad striking surface, which supports a wide range of dynamics on the marching snare. Hickory is the classic stick wood, valued for resilience and durability. FireGrain is the color name and is not explained.
Specifications
| Brand | ProMark |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 0.19 kg |
| DIAMETER | .700" |
| LENGTH | 17" |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Hickory |
| Color | FireGrain |
| Finish Type | Unfinished |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Replaced if defective |
| Other details | |
| Sound Profile | Rugged |
| Set Name | Pair |
| Taper | Medium |
| Tip shape | Full bead |
| ROUND WOOD TIP | Round tip provides a robust sound on the marching snare drum |
Frequently asked questions
Do the DC17 sticks need any preparation?
No. The finish type is unfinished hickory, so they are ready to play as they are.
What does FireGrain mean?
The listing uses it as the color name and does not explain it.
Is the DC17 for kit or snare?
The description calls it a marching snare stick.