Balbex Multiblock

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

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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 xtreme C rash B VH 44 A B 04 . . . I II III deal I 5B Ringo I. Ringo II. ingo ingo ingo R

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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 2 A Swing

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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

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16.0 / 407 usion usion usion Fusion

09 5A PINK HI5APNK 407 14.0 / Colour Series

HI5ABLUE HI5ABLU 407 / 14.0 Colour 5A BLUE Colour Series drumsticks are painted are painted drumsticks PH Colour Series The grip of a great to give finish is applied our slip resistant before visual appearance. our Col PH

HI54BLOO

Colour 14.0 / 407 / 14.0 5A BLOODY HI5ABLO 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. Models available in this range are 5A, G5A and G5B. Our Fantastick Colour drumsticks are sold in packs of five pairs.

5A Black 5A Red 5A White B5A R5A W5A 14.0 / 407 4.0 / 407 14.0 / 407 Colour Colour Colour

G5A Black G5A Red G5A White BG5A RG5A WG5A 14.4 / 407 14.4 / 407 14.4 / 407 Colour Colour Colour

G5B Black G5B Red G5B White BG5B RG5B WG5B 15.0 / 407 15.0 / 407 15.0 / 407 Colour Colour Colour

17 Our Players „ We introduce you to many great drummers from around the world who use Balbex drumsticks. Drummers from the 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 edium ooden T1 Soft T3 Hard M W T4 General T4 T2 T5

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

T1 Soft T2 Medium T2 Hard T4 General T5 Wooden T1 T2 T3 T4 T5 13.5 / 375 13.5 / 375 13.5 / 375 13.5 / 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 Extra Soft Medium Hard Hard Hard Wooden Profi Profi Mallets Profi Mallets Profi Mallets Profi Mallets Mallets

XF1 M1 M2 M3 XW1 XF1 M1 M2 M3 XW1 13.5 I 350 13.5 / 355 13.5 / 355 13.5 / 355 13.5 / 350 Ø of head 30 Ø of head 33 Ø of head 38 Ø of head 39 Ø of head 30 Xylophone Felt Handles Felt Handles Felt Handles Xylophone X X M M W M F 2 3 1 1 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 / 415 17.5 / 415

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

Duplex 5A DS5A 14.0 / 407 Ø of head 32

FS 5 FS5 17.5 / 395

FS 6 FS6 14.5 / 410 23 Brushes „ Our brushes are manufactured to the same renowned high quality standards as our drumsticks, which means that they are very reliable and durable. BR 2 BR 2 They feel solid and BR2 S BR2 H comfortable in your hands and the various models Nylon Soft Nylon Hard feature different grip designs and colours, making them easily distinguishable from each other. BR 1 / BR1 M / St eel Medium Plugged BR 1 / BR 1 / BR1 S / eel Soft St BR1 H / St eel Hard I n

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 rubber 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 Black TR2 S, M, L, XL, XXL

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

Click Cap Pen C1 CAP1 18.0 / 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 for legs. You can insert cymbals and drumsticks. a drink, a drum handle or your MP3 player 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 Colour Grip

Red Colour grip

Blue

Good grip

Bloody

Natural grip White

Double grip Black

28 Standard colors Custom black red green white printing Extra colours Drumstick blue silver gold yellow with your Size of your logo maximum 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

K ai 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! A European Team

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

All models manufactured from Premium Hickory have guaranteed HIG6A weight set by the Balbex production team along with external 14.8 / 412 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 / 395 14.4 / 407 14.4 / 420 15.0 / 407 16.0 / 407 Germany Germany Germany Germany Germany G G G G G 5AL 5A 7A 2B 5B

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