Fantastick Hornbeam

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03 Manufacturing Process

04 Premium Hickory

05 Material 09 Surface Finishing

10 PH Colour

13 Fantastick Hornbeam

14 Fantastick Hickory

17 Fantastick Colour

18 Our Players

22 Mallets

23 Floppy Sticks

24 Brushes

25 Practice Multi Block 26 Accessories 28 Custom System 29 Custom Printing 31 Company Basic Material Division

Hickory HORNBEAM 2BL Hickory wood is the most Hornbeam wood is one commonly-used material of the hardest and most used HI2BL worldwide, that is suitable for materials for the fabrication 16.0 I 420 the fabrication of drumsticks. of drumsticks. Classic 02 Manufacturing Process

1. MATERIAL 2. Drying process The strength of material we use must meet our high We only use the highest quality materials demands. The first requirement of achieving to manufacture Balbex drumsticks in two the appropriate product quality from the wood basic types: American hickory imported harvested is good drying of the timber. from the USA, and domestic hornbeam harvested in selected locations across Europe.

4. Finish

An original double layer finish is applied to the drumsticks after turning. The first layer solidifies the material whereas the second improves the grip to prevent slippage. 3. TURNING PROCESS

Turning process is another essential step in manufacturing our drumsticks. We use specialized CNC machines developed specifically for drumstick turning. 5. Weighing, pairing, storage

Finalized drumsticks are stored under constant conditions with stable temperature and low air humidity to prevent moisture and potential deformation. We guarantee a consistent weight for each of the Premium Hickory models - the weight of each model will deviate by a maximum of +/- 2 grams. 03 7 B 2 B 3 A 2 B L G6 A ound ound 5 B R 5 A R

Premium Hickory „ Models manufactured from the best Premium Hickory available with an original double strengthening and slip resistant finish.

2B 2BL 3A 5A Round 5B Round HI2B HI2BL HI7A HI5AR HI5BR 16.0 I 407 16.0 I 420 14.8 I 415 14.0 I 407 15.0 I 407 Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic

7B G6A Heavy A Heavy B VH HI7B HIG6A HIAH HIHB HIVH 16.0 I 415 14.8 I 412 15.0 I 410 16.0 I 420 15.5 I 420 Classic Rock Rock Rock Rock

Extreme Crash B44 HIEX HICRH HIB44 17.5 I 420 16.5 I 420 17.0 I 420 Rock Rock Rock E xtreme Heavy A Heavy B C rash B 44 VH

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ingo I . 5B Ringo I. Ringo II. ingo II . ingo III . R

R HIR1 HIR2

5 B R 15.0 I 410 15.0 I 425 Classic Classic

Ringo III. Ideal HIR3 HIID 15.0 I 430 15.4 I 407 Classic Rock

Material

We only use the highest quality materials to manufacture Balbex drumsticks in two basic sorts: American hickory, imported from the US, and domestic hornbeam, harvested in selected locations across Europe. Both of these materials are provided by experienced suppliers who, after long-term cooperation, already know exactly what our products need for their high quality and above all a long service life.

American Hickory

is the most commonly-used material worldwide, that is suitable for the fabrication of 5A drumsticks. It is acclaimed for its HI5A great hardness, toughness and 14.0 I 407 durability. Classic

05 ock Pro 1 Pro R Pro 3 Pro Pro 2 Pro

Rockman HIRM 15.0 I 430 Rock

Premium Hickory „ All models manufactured from Premium Hickory have guaranteed weight set by the Balbex production team along with external consultants and our endorsed drummers.

Pro 1 Pro 2 Pro 3 Rock HIPRO1 HIPRO2 HIPRO3 HIROCK 15.0 I 410 16.0 I 420 17.0 I 420 14.8 I 412 Rock Rock Rock Rock

2A Ride Jazz Ultra Jazz Swing HI2A HIJZ HIUJ HISW 14.0 I 409 14.0 I 420 13.8 I 407 13.0 I 407 Jazz Jazz Jazz Jazz Not The Biggest But The Ultra Jazz 2 A R Swing

Best Jazz ide

06 HIMM Premium Hickory 14.3 I 412 Double Grip Fusion, Custom

Miloš Meier The drumsticks are an important intermediary between me and the drums. In order to devote my energy to playing, I need my sticks to have the perfect surface, balance and quality wood. N K S G7 AN G5 AN

Jazz N Jazz Nylon

Nylon model cut from American Hickory has a nylon tip and the drumstick has our original solidifying and slip resistant finish.

Premium Hickory „ All materials are dried to maximum moisture of 7 %. Our special drying process adds up to the concretion of the timber.

KSN Jazz N G7AN G5AN KSN HIJZN G7AN G5AN 14.3 I 412 14.0 I 420 13.5 I 395 14.4 I 407 Nylon Nylon Nylon Nylon

2BN 5AN 5BN HI2BN HI5AN HI5BN 16.0 I 407 14.0 I 407 15.0 I 410 Nylon Nylon Nylon

7AN HI7AN 13.5 I 407 Nylon 5 AN 2 BN 5 BN

08 Surface Finishing

Double surface finish hardening and anti-slip layer

Our double surface finish is applied on most of our drumsticks. The first layer strengthens the material from which the drumsticks have been manufactured, and the second layer reduces the risk that the sticks will slip in your hands during playing.

Good grip roughened part in natural condition

Our drumsticks with the Good grip surface finishing feature a natural but roughened part where you hold the drumstick - so that they do not slip in your hands from the first moment you grip them. The upper drumstick part is provided with our dual treatment to harden the surface layer.

KS Fusion HI7A 14.8 I 412 Fusion

7A Fusion HI2BL 16.0 I 420 Fusion 5 A F K 5A Fusion 7 A F

HI2B S F usion 16.0 I 407 usion usion Fusion

09 Premium Hickory „ Models made from the best possible Premium Hickory with an original double reinforcing and non-slip finish.

Colour The grip of these drumsticks is painted before the slip resistant finish is applied.

5A PINK HI5APNK 14.0 I 407 Colour H I 54 B L H I 5 AB LU E OO

5A BLOODY 5A BLUE HI5ABLO HI5ABLU 14.0 I 407 14.0 I 407 Colour Colour

HIDK Premium Hickory 14.4 I 407 Double Grip Custom

David Koller Lucie - Drummer, musician, producer Fantastick Hornbeam „ Fantastick hornbeam sticks are manufactured from unsorted hornbeam timber with a double strengthening and slip resistant finish.

Fantastick hornbeam. We sell these drumsticks in Economy packs of five pairs. European hornbeam has material properties similar to those of American Hickory, with the only difference being lower weight and slightly lower durability (by approximately 10 %). The best of the sorted hornbeam harvested in Europe is sold as our Fantastick product range.

5A 5B Ringo I. EC5A 14.0 I 407 ECR1 15.0 I 410 Classic Classic

Germany 2B Germany 5A ECG2B 16.0 I 407 ECG5A 14.4 I 407 Germany Germany

Germany 5B Germany 7A ECG5B 15.0 I 407 ECG7A 13.5 I 395 Germany Germany

KS Fusion Ultra Jazz ECKS 14.3 I 412 ECUJ 13.8 I 407 Fusion Jazz

13 Fantastick Hickory „ Fantastick Hickory manufactured from unsorted hickory with double strengthening and slip resistant finish. We sell these drumsticks in Economy packs of five pairs.

Fantastick Hickory. American Hickory is the world’s most common drumstick material, favoured for its resilience, durability and rebound properties. Our drumsticks Fantastick - The economy hit were created as a reaction to drummers who demand cheaper drumsticks with Balbex double surface finishing. Fantastick are made of ungraded hickory where higher weight differences can appear.

2B 2BL 3A HEC2B 16.0 I 407 HEC2BL 16.0 I 420 HEC3A 14.8 I 415 Classic Classic Classic

5B Ringo I. Ringo II. Ringo III. HECR1 15.0 I 410 HECR2 15.0 I 425 HECR3 15.0 I 430 Classic Classic Classic

5A 7A 7B HEC5AFA 14.0 I 407 HEC7A 13.5 I 420 HEC7B 16.0 I 415 Classic Classic Classic

5A Fusion 7A Fusion KS Fusion HEC5AF 14.6 I 407 HEC7AF 13.0 I 407 HECKS 14.3 I 412 Fusion Fusion Fusion

14 2A Ride Jazz Ultra Jazz HEC2A 14.0 I 409 HECJZ 14.0 I 420 HECUJ 13.8 I 407 Jazz Jazz Jazz

Swing Heavy A Heavy B HECSW 13.0 I 410 HECHA 15.0 I 410 HECHB 16.0 I 420 Jazz Rock Rock

Ideal Rockman VH HECID 15.4 I 407 HECRM 15.0 I 430 HECVH 15.5 I 420 Rock Rock Rock

PRO 1 PRO 2 Germany 2B HECPRO1 15.0 I 410 HECPRO2 16.0 I 420 HECG2B 16.0 I 407 Rock Rock Germany

Germany 5AL Germany 5A Germany 7A HECG5AL 14.0 I 420 HECG5A 14.4 I 407 HECG7A 13.5 I 395 Germany Germany Germany

Germany 5B 2BN 5AN HECG5B 15.0 I 407 HEC2BN 16.0 I 407 HEC5AN 14.0 I 410 Germany Nylon Nylon

15 Fantastick Hickory and hornbeam 5BN HEC5BN 15.0 I 410 with double Nylon reinforcing and non-slip surface finishing. Drumsticks are KSN sold in Economy HECKSN 14.3 I 412 sets of 5 pairs. Nylon

7AN HEC7AN 13.0 I 407 Nylon

Fantastick The Economy Hit products are our response to a popular demand for G7AN affordable drumsticks with HECG7AN 13.5 I 395 double finish.Fantastic k are Nylon manufactured from unsorted materials with a chance of weight differences and slight cross grain.

Fantastick are paired to G5AN the weight difference of HECG5AN 14.5 I 407 +- 2 grams and sorted by Nylon resonance of the timber. Each pair comes in an original packaging we developed specifically for this purpose. Our packaging is patented under protected JazzN design No. 2010-38162. HECJZN 14.0 I 420 Nylon

16 Fantastick Colour „ Fantastick White hickory with colour grip. Drumsticks are sold in Economy sets of 5 pairs.

Fantastick Colour. Balbex also produce Fantastick Colour drumsticks in Economy sets of five pairs. We make them in Black, Red, and White from hickory wood in the models 5A, G5A and G5B.

5A Black 5A Red 5A White HECB5A 14.0 I 407 HECR5A 14.0 I 407 HECW5A 14.0 I 407 Colour Colour Colour

G5A Black G5A Red G5A White HECBG5A 14.4 I 407 HECRG5A 14.4 I 407 HECWG5A 14.4 I 407 Colour Colour Colour

G5B Black G5B Red G5B White HECB5B 15.0 I 407 HECR5B 15.0 I 407 HECW5B 15.0 I 407 Colour Colour Colour

17 Our Players „ We introduce you to many great drummers from around the world who use Balbex drumsticks. Drummers from Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Finland, Netherland, Greece, Spain and many more countries.

Lukáš DOXA Doksanský Heikki Saari Raf Senden Ville Vehvilainen Anthony Marck Amirkhan Arakain Finntroll, Whorion Uncle Harry Waltari Sevdaliza

Milan Cais Tom Williams Arturo Santos Rob van Barschot Tata Bojs Independent Independent Omnia, Thunder Crow, ...

Pim Goverde Maurits de Vries Karl Rockfist Ryan Smith Teppo Makynen Extremities, Godscum, ... Tim Vantol, House of Rock Michae Monroe Band The Outlaw Orchestra Independent

Kai Hahto Coki Giménez Martin Vajgl David Koller Tom Aspinall Nightwish, Wintersun Dani Martin Olympic Lucie, Kollerband Bigfoot

Pim Geraets Miloš Meier Terl Bryant Tokhi Michiel Korsten End of the Dream Michal Pavlíček, Dymytry, DS ... Independent Groove Army, Royal Squad The Hillbilly Monnshiners

Petr Hataš Rick Kuyper Mana Eduard Štěpánek Jato Gómez Modern Day Babylon Machine Makes Man, ... Lordi Abraxas, Václav Noid Bárta Sessionist

Steven Black Robert Spaninks Javier Ktumba José Carlos Losada Steve Orchiton Arie den Boer Red Hot Chili Pipers The Last Element, Silent Chambers Raphael, El Barrio Independent Die No More Balkanopolis, Drumpeople, ... Paul McManus Váslav Zima Pete Wright Neal Hill Our Players GUN Vanua2, ex-Blue Effect Ducking Punches SKAM

Pavel Bady Zbořil Janne Hyrkäs Michael Brush Hanz Sedlář Teppo Velin Jota Marsan J.A.R, Lucie Bílá, ... Mokoma Control The Storm Drumphonic, Janek Ledecký Stam1na Sassionist, Independent

Marek Žežulka Tomas Havlin Dominik Reissaus Corné van Disseldorp Divokej Bill Balbex Founder Loco Loco, Tango, O. Lounová The Classic Rockshow, ...

Rich Smith Juan Silva Koen Herfst Paul Reijenga Mick Underwood Power Quest Camela Armin van Buuren, Independent The Raspers Glory Road

Robyn Haycock Hessu Maxx Kiki Ferrer Jose Rosendo Adrian Hernandez Jiří Slavíček Stone Broken Reckless Love Sessionist, Antonio Carmona Sessionist, Independent Independent Robert Balzar Trio

José Titi Jan Červenka Nico Groen Martin Mcnee Whole Lotta Band Jana Koubková Quartet ... Sidewalk-Sally, More Than Blues, ... Absolva, Blaze Bayley

Dano Šoltys Rob Boshuijzen Peter Dragt Pete Newdeck Vertigo, IMT Smile, ... Gilgamesj, Zenyatta Reggatta, ... Bismut, Stonerfront Nijmegen Midnite City

Ariën van Weesenbeek Daan Klemann Epica, MaYan Bleeding Gods, Hordearii, ...

Paul van Limbeek Adam Koller Rob van Dalen Steve Corrigan Phil Beaver The Burning Stash Independent Sick Pistons Dirty Thrills Inglorious Willem van Bokhoven Mark Anderson Mart Nijen Es Tom Schilders Jim Drummond Dave McCluskey Black Bone Independent Mandrake´s Monster & Vande.. Heretic Strangeways, Paul Rose The Quireboys

Gary Pearson Edwin van Vlierden Chris Gillon Mark Weerts Tomáš Konůpka John Clelland Independent Van Iwaarden, Independent The King Lot Black Bottle Riot Mydy Rabycad, Navigators Eden‘s Curse

Gordon McNeil Dennis Tideman Nacho Santiago Gerard van Hamburg Independent Independent Medina Azahara Barking Bruce

Sander Evers Lukáš Pavlík Ed Warby Fred de Hartog Monomyth Chinaski VUUR, Ayreon Profuna Ocean, Sylvium

Tommy Portimo Ruben van der Velde Kev Tonge Danny Stix Mikko Kaakkuriniemi Scott Hanlon Sonata Arctica Jonna Fraser, Gers Pardoel, ... COP UK StOp, sToP Independent Anchor Lane

Too Pierik Klauda Kryšpín Malcolm Button Enrico Garcia Hannah McKay Kris Martens NOAH Pražský Výběr Independent Independent The Amorettes Diablo Blvd, Tangled Horns

Dirk Bruinenberg Mikel Gómez Jesper Alberts Erik Stein 7 Miles To Pittsburg, .... Childrain Paceshifters, Storksky Golden Caves, Kid Harlequin

Kevin van den Heiligenberg Luboš Pavlík Roel van der Sluis Twan Bakker STAT!C, Awakening Sun, SinBreed Vladivojna La Chia All for Nothing, Monkeywrench Nem Q, Les Neufties

Katie Bullock Paco Casas Stephan Noens Jonny Harper Patrik Sas Juso Whistler Chasing Dragons Independent Brides OF Lucifer, Arcona, ... Sworn Amongst Music Illustrated, Silegrail, ... Tickets Go Past, Independent Roel Sanders Leon Schmitz Robin Assen God Dethroned, Asphyx, ... Ed Sruijlaart, Youri Lentjes, The Rich And Famous Navarone

Sami „Kuoppis“ Kuoppamaki Adam Stevens Damian de Muijnck Bruce Bisland Craig McFetridge Independent Liberty Lies Distinguished, Zumuz, DDM The Sweet Mason Hill

Veronika Mrázová Roman Lomtadze Ivo Maarhuis Limetal, Olga Lounová Scars on Broadway Izegrim, Independent

Jim van de Kerkhof Darren Ward Rafael Rabal Adam Telford Tim Verheijden Vetrar Draugurinn AC/DC UK Pastora Soler Independent Razend, Lucifericon, The Covering

Jeroen Simons Oscar Peréz Robban Bäck Davey Harkness Independent KHY Mustasch Gallus Cooper

Franky Gomez Sergei Christian Alex Ribchester Martijn Peters David Wallin Doghouse Sam & His ... Call It Off Independent The War Of The Worlds, ... HammerFall, Pain

Lennard Post Robert Thomissen Born From Pain, Traces Of You Independent

Jaakko Jakku Jan Bunel Dhani Mansworth John van Tongelen Turisas Neat, The Hillbilly Moonshiners The Treatment C.J.Seven

Jos Roosen Wilco de Witte Billy Angus Wieger Jan Scheper Billy Duncanson George Drewry Independent Independent Tantrum Teethgrinder Heavy Drapes Bad Touch ooden T1 Soft T3 Hard T4 General T4 T2 M edium T5 W

Profi Mallets „ Models with lacquered body made of Premium hornbeam and finished with single layer tip with 30-44mm diameter. There is a wooden base inside the tip that is covered with one layer of very soft material.

T1 Soft T2 Medium T3 Hard T4 General T5 Wooden T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 13.5 I 375 13.5 I 375 13.5 I 375 13.5 I 375 13.5 I 375 Ø of head 44 Ø of head 42 Ø of head 42 Ø of head 35 Ø of head 33 Soft Medium Hard Hard Extra Hard Wooden Profi Mallets Profi Mallets Profi Mallets Profi Mallets Profi Mallets

M1 M2 M3 XW1 XF1 M1 M2 M3 XW1 XF1 13.5 I 355 13.5 I 355 13.5 I 355 13.5 I 350 13.5 I 350 Ø of head 33 Ø of head 38 Ø of head 39 Ø of head 30 Ø of head 30 Felt Handles Felt Handles Felt Handles Xylophone Xylophone X W 1 X F 1 M 2 M 3 M 1

22 Floppy Sticks „ Floppy sticks FS1, FS2, FS3, FS4 are assembled of skewers made from Premium hornbeam wood.

The skewers are very supple, resilient and extremely durable. Floppy sticks FS5 and FS6 are produced from top quality bamboo wood.

FS 1 FS 3 FS1 FS3 15.0 I 415 17.5 I 415

FS 2 FS 4 FS2 FS4 14.0 I 415 17.5 I 415

Duplex 5A DS5A 14.0 I 407 Ø of head 32

FS 5 FS5 17.5 I 395

FS 6 FS6 14.5 I 410 23 Brushes „ Our brushes are manufactured to the same renowned high quality standards as our drumsticks, which means that they are very reliable BR 2 BR 2 and durable. They feel solid BR2 S BR2 H and comfortable in your Nylon Soft Nylon Hard hands and the various models feature different grip designs and colours, making them easily distinguishable from each other. BR 1

I BR1 M I Plugged I BR 1 BR 1 Steel Medium

I I BR1 S I BR1 H I n Steel Soft Steel Hard To Play And Be Star 24 Balbex Multiblock „ The original Blabex practice pad. 4 surfaces for practice Ideal position for your hands Many practice combinations

Code: BXMB

main position snare feel

wood block position beginners

hard ruber position advanced

non-reflective hard position

and many more combinations: Youtube profile: Videos find on Balbex Practice 5A PR5A 14.4 I 407

Practice 7A PR7A 13.5 I 395 25 Accessories

T-Shirt White TR3 S, M, L, XL, XXL

T-Shirt Black TR2 S, M, L, XL, XXL

Click Cap C1 Pen CAP1 18.0 I 170 PEN1

Cap CAP2

Cap CAP3

26 Bag Accessories BAG2 ∅ 580

Snare bag BAG3

BAG3 is possible hang up on snare drum´s Combined BAG2 legs. You can insert a drink, a drum handle for cymbals or your MP3 player and drumsticks. into some of the pockets.

Bolstered Bag BAG1

Hang up BAG1 on your floor tom. 27 Custom System Drumsticks „ Balbex is one of the few drumstick manufacturers in the world that is able to produce sticks according to your design, sample or drawings.

Drumsticks by your idea

Available surfaces Available colours Grips Color grip

Red Colour grip

Blue Good grip

Bloody

Natural grip White

Double grip Black

28 Standard colors Custom black red green white printing Extra colors Drumstick blue silver gold yellow with your Size of your logo Maximun 12mm high, 75mm long. logo Available models All stock models from page 2 - 10 Premium hickory.

29 HIKH Premium Hickory 14.8 I 418 Double Grip Custom

Kai Hahto FIN When i discovered Balbex for the first time, i was impressed about the variety of models and the quality of the sticks. That‘s why i use them as i am still impressed and inspired what they do as a company! European Term

Balbex is a European brand. Since the establishment of the company in 1997, quality has been our priority. Quality in all manufacturing stages, starting with selection of the timber, processing, drying, turning, wide product range and reliable customer service.

Balbex drumsticks have become a favourite choice of drummers especially around Europe with over 500 sales points to this date. Thanks to their research and development, innovation and special manufacturing at CNC machines, Balbex has become one of the most progressive drumstick producers in Europe and is now ranked among the largest drumstick producers in the world.

„ Balbex is a European brand. Since the establishment of the company in 1997, quality has been our priority.

Balbex drumsticks are sold at sales points in the Czech Republic, Germany, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxemburg, Poland, Greece, Belarus, the UK and Spain.

Unique materials Brilliant manufacturing Original double finish Custom printed drumsticks Drumsticks customized to the customer’s specifications Innovation Proactive customer service

Premium Hickory G6A „ Models manufactured from the best Premium Hickory available with an original double strengthening and slip resistant finish. Worldwide HIG6A All models manufactured from Premium Hickory have guaranteed weight set by the Balbex production team along 14.8 I 412 with external consultants and our endorsed drummers. Germany „ We have many great drummers from around the world who use Balbex drumsticks. Drummers from Czech Republic, United Kingdom, Finland, Netherland, Greece, Spain and many more countries.

G7A G5A G5AL G5B G2B HIG7A HIG5A HIG5AL HIG5B HIG2B 13.5 I 395 14.4 I 407 14.4 I 420 15.0 I 407 16.0 I 407 Germany Germany Germany Germany Germany G G G G G 5AL 5A 7A 2B 5B

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