Promark vs Zildjian:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Zildjian had more branded searches than Promark among stick bag brands in New Zealand. Zildjian had about 240 branded searches, while Promark had 60. Zildjian made up 50% of all stick bag brand searches we track, and Promark accounted for 12.5%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about stick bag brands, Promark appeared in two of the four answers and Zildjian in none.
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Top stick bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Promark was mentioned in two out of four: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in the Google AI Overview. Zildjian did not appear in any of the four answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which stick bag brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best stick bag brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best stick bag brand in New Zealand for drum sticks?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best stick bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“drum bag for sticks”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.
Is Promark or Zildjian more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Promark and Zildjian by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all four stick bag brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Zildjian, Promark. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Zildjian | Vic Firth | Meinl | Promark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 51.2% | 17.1% | 19.5% | 12.2% |
| Nov 2025 | 55.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% | 11.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 55.2% | 19% | 15.5% | 10.3% |
| Jan 2026 | 52.2% | 19.6% | 17.4% | 10.9% |
| Feb 2026 | 47.1% | 29.4% | 13.7% | 9.8% |
| Mar 2026 | 55.3% | 21.3% | 14.9% | 8.5% |
| Apr 2026 | 52.6% | 22.8% | 15.8% | 8.8% |
| May 2026 | 44.1% | 33.9% | 13.6% | 8.5% |
| Jun 2026 | 45.2% | 35.5% | 12.9% | 6.5% |
| Jul 2026 | 56% | 24% | 12% | 8% |
| Aug 2026 | 53.8% | 23.1% | 12.3% | 10.8% |
| Sep 2026 | 50% | 22.9% | 14.6% | 12.5% |
How has the Promark and Zildjian comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Zildjian was ahead of Promark in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Promark’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand moved from 12.2% to 12.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 50 to 60.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Zildjian’s share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand moved from 51.2% to 50%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 210 to 240.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand stick bag brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Promark gained share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 10.8% to 12.5%.
In September 2026, Zildjian lost share of searches among stick bag brands in New Zealand, from 53.8% to 50%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Promark’s and Zildjian’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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