by Raymond » Thu Dec 13, 2007 1:26 pm
I have two pairs of Mainline timbale sticks that are made of the "synthetic material" that I don't think is fiberglass but is the phenolo....whatever, material that they make the bongo beaters sticks that are now fashionable. (The sticks from JCR, LP and Pearl).
I have a thin and thick set. They are OK. They are sort of heavy and provide good bounce. I bought them in NY once and use them at the beginning but quit using them because I was afraid they could tarnish or leave marks in the timbales. (Which they did).
Don't hear too much of a difference of a sound between wood or them. They could be good to practice rudiments, etc, etc.
Don't know if any other brands but again Mainline makes them.
Saludos!