In Conversation with Larnell Lewis | ProMark Drumsticks

We sat down with our good friend Larnell Lewis ( ‪@LarnellLewisMusic‬ ) at the ProMark Factory in Houston, TX to discuss his brand new Signature Drumsticks from ProMark and plenty of other topics.
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - The Design Process
1:58 - Features of Larnell's Stick
2:55 - Understanding the Rebound Concept
3:48 - Versatility
4:13 - Specs of the Stick
5:40 - FireGrain Finish
6:13 - Larnell's Signature
6:39 - Testing the Community
7:23 - The ProMark Factory and Quality Standard
8:41 - Final Testing on the Road with Snarky Puppy ( ‪@snarkypuppy‬ )
9:20 - Larnell's Experience with ProMark
11:07 - Choosing the Right Drumstick
11:54 - Staying Healthy as a Drummer
14:23 - Larnell's Drum and Cymbal Setup
19:01 - Larnell's EVANS Drumheads ( ‪@EvansDrumheadsOfficial‬ ) of Choice
20:01 - Finding Inspiration
22:10 - Recording with the New Sticks
22:35 - ProMark Testimonial and Outro
Be one of the first to get the brand-new Larnell Lewis FireGrain Signature Sticks: ddar.io/larnell
Larnell Lewis FireGrain Signature Sticks:
Diameter: 0.580" // 5AB
Length: 16-1/4"
Tip Shape: Modified Acorn
Taper: Extra Long
Material: Hickory
Finish: FireGrain
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[@PromarkDrumsticks]

Make sure to check out Larnell's Full performance here: ddar.io/ll_performance

[@SimonRileyDrums]

Larnell is one of those drummers that have so much humility, authority, and diction on and off the kit, which is why he is one of my top influences. Absolutely love his playing, this extremely well produced video, and ProMark sticks. I’ve been rocking the firegrains for the past few months now and they have truly changed the way I play and more importantly..approach the drums. Such a dope video and company💯

[@lucabedford7759]

So you’re telling me if I get these, his legendary skill will immediately be transferred ? Count me in !

[@barrycomer3688]

If you buy more expensive gear it automatically makes you better as well 😳

[@martenmanna]

This has to be one of the most informative drum videos on this platform, I learned so much from this! Thanks ProMark!

[@sungjindrums]

Did anyone else just learn that Ricky Lewis is Larnell Lewis’s brother..? 🤯

[@JorgeParagliding]

What a great guy and drummer. He's excitement is totally contagious 😃

[@mochimitsu7]

One of the best drummers of today, but damn, I wish he made more recordings instead of live music. I need more of him, I'm literally addicted to this guy. Amazing skill.

[@JonathanOnDrums]

Met him at Drum Fantasy Camp last summer. Super nice cat. “Hello famous drummer” (giggles) “Hello!”

[@ImSueeb]

he's so proper i love him

[@shgdrums]

I cant think of a more deserving Drummer and Humble Human being than this man right here! Congrats Larnell, and thank you for inspiring me everytime I watch your Drumming. 🙏

[@tmaddrummer]

Thanks and Blessings ProMark and Larnell for such a great Lesson!

[@martinmees878]

Love this guy. Such a musical and thoughtful communicator.

[@si1995gtnupe1997]

This was a GREAT watch!

[@drum1972]

He's phenomenal! Love ProMark sticks, switch between the 747 Firegrain and the Neil Peart Oak sticks! Can't go wrong with any of the ProMark's!

[@jerrygamez5723]

Thanks for the video. I need to get to get a pair of this sticks.

[@BBT609]

“I about me and I thought about you” lol thanks Larnell!! ❤❤❤ congratulations on your signature stick!! 🥁

[@lincolnmmitchell]

How eloquent is this man? Well spoken, intelligent and master player.

[@simonbroke-smith7783]

Superb! 🤘😎🥁🔥👍

[@DuffyLONER64]

In my recent endeavors in a rock band I just joined, I've been switching between Firegrain 5Bs for harder tunes and 5A Longs for softer tunes (both Rebound). I can't wait to try Larnell's sticks, though!!

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

It will sit right in between those two - so it sounds like a perfect choice!

[@CharlesTPrimm]

Great drummer🍁

[@user-nf6jl9cg1t]

I love Larnell definetly gonna try those sticks

[@jcdrums2798]

Promark is my sticks ! I use Simon Phillips model

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

Always a classic! Great choice!

[@jazzban]

YAMAHA FAM❤

[@rodolfoferreira]

👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️🥁🥁🥁

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

Ayyyye, congratulations, brother. If this is available with a nylon tip, I'll try a pair.

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

Sorry for any inconvenience, at this time there are no plans to produce this model with a nylon tip.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

@@PromarkDrumsticks Eh. Oh well. I'd like to support him. I don't play wood tips, though.

[@jimmyamador4251]

I feel like larnell could play with two sticks I find on a walk in the park

[@brunopinheiro3028]

🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻

[@Freddy-Da-Freeloadah]

@9:30 My first memory of PROMARK STICKS: My drum teacher told me to buy a pair of 707s! They lasted 5 years! The teacher I had 5 years later could not believe they were 707s because the round end had become an almond shape... IMHO

[@pastadrums]

My first time trying these sticks. I was scared because I literally couldn't feel the stick underneath my hand.

[@CamxCam.]

When I think of promark, I think of sticks with nearly zero taper & rebound, just unmatched logs butt to tip. Plus the logo placement always made me feel like the fulcrum was in a weird spot, though I know that's psychosomatic. I like Larnell, perhaps I'll give promark another shot if I see them at a store.

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

Not sure when the last time you tried ProMark was, but we currently have the tightest quality control standards in the industry. Plus, we offer many more long-taper options than we have historically.

[@dominikn19]

Mastermind.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

🤣🤣 Nell working in the factory 😂

[@bobbarszcz5356]

Do they come in something similar to a 5A with a nylon tip?

[@PromarkDrumsticks]

We make a 5A with Nylon tips, but as Larnell Mentions, this is a FireGrain Stick sitting in between 5A and 5B with a Wood Tip