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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 also commonly-used material chosen another material used for the HI2BL for the fabrication of drumsticks fabrication of drumsticks and is 16.0 / 420 and is our primary material. chosen for its harder density. Classic 02 Manufacturing Process 1. MATERIAL 2. DRYING PROCESS The strength of material we use must meet our high We use only the highest quality materials to demands. The first requirement of achieving the manufacture our Balbex drumsticks, which appropriate product quality from the wood harvested, are: is good drying of the timber. American hickory imported from the USA Hornbeam harvested in selected locations across Europe. 4. FINISH Our unique double layer finish is applied to the drumsticks after 'turning'. The first layer seals the material and the second improves the grip to prevent slippage. 3. TURNING PROCESS The 'turning' process is another essential step in manufacturing our drumsticks. We use specialized CNC machines developed specifically for drumstick production. 5. WEIGHING, PAIRING & STORAGE Our finished drumsticks are finally allowed to 'cure' in an environment that has a constant stable temperature and low air humidity to reduce any potential imperfections. We guarantee a consistent weight for each of our Premium Hickory models - ensuring a tolerance of +/- 2 grams maximum 03 L B B A A B 7 2 3 2 G6 ound ound R R B A 5 5 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 HI3A HI5AR HI5BR 16.0 / 407 16.0 / 420 14.8 / 415 14.0 / 407 15.0 / 407 Classic Classic Classic Classic Classic 7B G6A Heavy A Heavy B VH HI7B HIG6A HIHA HIHB HIVH 16.0 / 415 14.8 / 412 15.0 / 410 16.0 / 420 15.5 / 420 Classic Rock Rock Rock Rock Extreme Crash B44 HIEX HICRH HIB44 17.5 / 420 16.5 / 420 17.0 / 420 Rock Rock Rock E Heavy Heavy Heavy Heavy xtreme C rash B VH 44 A B 04 . I II III deal I 5B Ringo I. Ringo II. ingo ingo ingo R R R HIR1 HIR2 B 5 15.0 / 410 15.0 / 425 Classic Classic Ringo III. Ideal HIR3 HIID 15.0 / 430 15.4 / 407 Classic Rock Material We only use the highest quality materials to manufacture Balbex drumsticks in two types of wood: American hickory (imported from the US), and 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 This is the most commonly-used material worldwide, which is ideal for the fabrication of drumsticks. It is acclaimed for its great hardness, 5A toughness and durability. HI5A 14.0 / 407 Classic 05 ock Pro 1 Pro R Pro 3 Pro Pro 2 Pro Rockman HIRM 15.0 / 430 Rock Premium Hickory „ All our models that are manufactured from Premium Hickory have guaranteed weights, which are set by the Balbex production team before packaging and shipping. Pro 1 Pro 2 Pro 3 Rock HIPRO1 HIPRO2 HIPRO3 HIRC 15.0 / 410 16.0 / 420 17.0 / 420 14.8 / 412 Rock Rock Rock Rock 2A Ride Jazz Ultra Jazz Swing HI2A HIJZ HIUJ HISW 14.0 / 409 14.0 / 420 13.8 / 407 13.0 / 407 Jazz Jazz Jazz Jazz Not The Biggest But The Ultra Jazz Ultra 2 A Swing R Best Jazz ide 06 HIMM Premium Hickory 14.3 / 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 N S AN AN K G7 G5 Jazz Jazz Nylon Our models are also available with a nylon tip, are cut from the same high quality Premium Hickory and completed with our unique double finish. Premium Hickory „ To improve the quality and integrity of the timber, our special drying process ensures a maximum moisture level of just 7%. KSN Jazz N G7AN G5AN HIKSN HIJZN HIG7AN HIG5AN 14.3 / 412 14.0 / 420 13.5 / 395 14.4 / 407 Nylon Nylon Nylon Nylon 2BN 5AN 5BN HI2BN HI5AN HI5BN 16.0 / 407 14.0 / 407 15.0 / 410 Nylon Nylon Nylon 7AN HI7AN 13.5 / 407 Nylon 5 2 5 AN BN BN 08 Surface Finishing Double surface finish hardening and anti-slip layer Our double surface finish is applied to our drumsticks. The first layer seals the material from which the drumsticks have been manufactured, and the second layer adds a grip feature to reduce slippage during playing. 'Good Grip' - natural finish Our drumsticks with the 'Good Grip' surface finish, feature a natural but roughened part where you hold the drumstick - to reduce the potential to slip in your hands. The upper shaft of the drumstick is coated with our dual treatment to harden the surface layer. KS Fusion HIKS 14.8 / 412 Fusion 7A Fusion HI7AF 16.0 / 420 Fusion 5A Fusion 5 K 7 A A HI5AF S F F F 16.0 / 407 usion usion usion Fusion 09 PH Colour Series The grip of PH Colour Series drumsticks are painted before our slip resistant finish is applied to give a great visual appearance. 5A PINK HI5APNK 14.0 / 407 Colour H H I I 54 5 AB B L LU OO E 5A BLOODY 5A BLUE HI5ABLO HI5ABLU 14.0 / 407 14.0 / 407 Colour Colour 10 HIDK Premium Hickory 14.4 I 407 Double Grip Custom David Koller LUCIE - DRUMMER, MUSICIAN, PRODUCER Fantastick Hornbeam „ Our Fantastick Hornbeam sticks are manufactured from unsorted hornbeam timber with our Premium Hickory standard double strengthening and slip resistant finish. FANTASTICK HORNBEAM European Hornbeam has material properties similar to that of American Hickory, with the main differences being slightly lower weight and reduced durability (by approximately 10%). We still select the best hornbeam available harvested in Europe to offer a good quality stick at an affordable price. Our Fantastick Hornbeam range of drumsticks are available in packs of five pairs. 5A 5B Ringo I. EC5A ECR1 14.0 / 407 15.0 / 410 Classic Classic Germany 2B Germany 5A ECG2B ECG5A 16.0 / 407 14.4 / 407 Germany Germany Germany 5B Germany 7A ECG5B ECG7A 15.0 / 407 13.5 / 395 Germany Germany KS Fusion Ultra Jazz ECKS ECUJ 14.3 / 412 13.8 / 407 Fusion Jazz 13 Fantastick Hickory „ Our Fantastick Hickory sticks are manufactured from unsorted hickory timber with our Premium Hickory standard double strengthening and slip resistant finish. FANTASTICK HICKORY American Hickory is the world’s most common drumstick material, favoured for its resilience, durability and rebound properties. Our Fantastick Hickory range are designed with economy in mind using ungraded hickory where higher weight differences can appear. We offer these for drummers who seek an economic alternative and are available in packs of five pairs. 2B 2BL 3A HEC2B HEC2BL HEC3A 16.0 / 407 16.0 / 420 14.8 / 415 Classic Classic Classic 5B Ringo I. Ringo II. Ringo III. HECR1 HECR2 HECR3 15.0 / 410 15.0 / 425 15.0 / 430 Classic Classic Classic 5A 7A 7B HEC5A HEC7A HEC7B 14.0 / 407 13.5 / 420 16.0 / 415 Classic Classic Classic 5A Fusion 7A Fusion KS Fusion HEC5AF HEC7AF HECKS 14.6 / 407 13.0 / 407 14.3 / 412 Fusion Fusion Fusion 14 2A Ride Jazz Ultra Jazz HEC2A HECJZ HECUJ 14.0 / 409 14.0 / 420 13.8 / 407 Jazz Jazz Jazz Swing Heavy A Heavy B HECSW HECHA HECHB 13.0 / 410 15.0 / 410 16.0 / 420 Jazz Rock Rock Ideal Rockman VH HECID HECRM HECVH 15.4 / 407 15.0 / 430 15.5 / 420 Rock Rock Rock PRO 1 PRO 2 Germany 2B HECPRO1 HECPRO2 HECG2B 1650 / 410 16.0 / 420 16.0 / 407 Rock Rock Germany Germany 5AL Germany 5A Germany 7A HECG5AL HECG5A HECG7A 14.0 / 420 14.4 / 407 13.5 / 395 Germany Germany Germany Germany GB 2BN 5AN HECG5B HEC2BN HEC5AN 15.0 / 407 16.0 / 407 14.0 / 410 Nylon Nylon Nylon 15 Fantastick Hickory and 5B N hornbeam HEC5BN with double reinforcing and 15.0 / 410 non-slip surface finishing. Nylon Drumsticks are sold in Economy sets of 5 pairs. KS Fusion N HECKSN 14.3 / 412 Nylon 7A N HEC7AN 13.0 / 407 Nylon The Fantastick range of products are our response to a popular G7A N demand for affordable drumsticks HECG7AN with our unique double finish. 13.5 / 395 These models are manufactured Nylon from unsorted materials with a chance of weight differences and slight cross-grain. Fantastick sticks are paired to a weight difference of +/- 2 grams G5A N and also sorted by resonance of HECG5AN the timber. 14.5 / 407 Nylon Each pair comes in our original designed packaging, to ensure 'matching' quality is maintained. Our packaging is patented under protected design No. 2010-38162. Jazz N HECJZN 14.0 / 420 Nylon 16 Fantastick Colour „ Fantastick Hickory with a choice of 3 Colour grip. Available in packs of five pairs. FANTASTICK COLOUR Want your Fantastick drumsticks with a splash of colour? We also produce the Fantastick range in a Black, Red or White finish.