Techra is an Italian drumstick company that, among a few other music related products, manufactures a patented designed drumstick line made of carbon fiber. Techra says that these sticks could last up to ten times longer than comparable wood sticks without compromising the feel and response of traditional wood.   Modern Drummer received a couple pair of the new Black Diamond series to see how they stack up to what most of us are generally used to for pounding out a beats. These carbon fiber sticks are obviously made to compete directly with wood and other synthetic sticks. We received a pair of the new 5A, 5B, and 7A Techra Black Diamond carbon fiber sticks, and a pair of the 7A X Carb sticks. Techra says that these sticks “are the perfect choice for drummers seeking durability, precision, and unparalleled sound quality” and “feature a patented design that merges power […]