Promark Lightning Rods L-RODSProMark Lightning Rods offer more attack, increased projection, and brighter cymbal sound through larger diameter dowels. Made of premium select birch dowels, these rods provide an excellent consistency and feel. With a sound somewhere between a wire brush and a hickory drumstick, rods are the perfect sound source for the "unplugged" gig. ProMark "Alternative Sound Sources" offer a wide variety of alternatives to traditional drumsticks.