Julia Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 My last trip to Guitar Center was to pick up some Silentstroke heads for my kick and snare drums. I couldn't resist grabbing something else for fun — I got these Zildjian sticks, 5A maple with green dip. To my knowledge, they are fairly new on the market. The grip is really comfortable, but we'll see how it lasts long-term after some use and abuse. I find myself leaning more toward either taping sticks or getting dipped ones. This isn't to avoid dropping them — grip or no, dropping sticks is apparently my superpower 🙄 . I just like the feel of the grips or tape. But I purposely don't tape all of my bare sticks, just to check myself and make sure I don't grow dependent on grip aids. What opinions and feelings do you have about grips and/or tape on your sticks? If you've tried these sticks, has the grip been durable? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 3, 2019 Share Posted November 3, 2019 3 hours ago, Julia said: My last trip to Guitar Center was to pick up some Silentstroke heads for my kick and snare drums. I couldn't resist grabbing something else for fun — I got these Zildjian sticks, 5A maple with green dip. To my knowledge, they are fairly new on the market. The grip is really comfortable, but we'll see how it lasts long-term after some use and abuse. I find myself leaning more toward either taping sticks or getting dipped ones. This isn't to avoid dropping them — grip or no, dropping sticks is apparently my superpower 🙄 . I just like the feel of the grips or tape. But I purposely don't tape all of my bare sticks, just to check myself and make sure I don't grow dependent on grip aids. What opinions and feelings do you have about grips and/or tape on your sticks? If you've tried these sticks, has the grip been durable? I have a pair of dipped Vic Firth sticks. I like them for working on my practice pad but I find there is less "feel" on drums 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Posted November 4, 2019 Share Posted November 4, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 4:39 AM, Julia said: What opinions and feelings do you have about grips and/or tape on your sticks? If you've tried these sticks, has the grip been durable? For a while I used dipped sticks from VicFirth. However, over time and under sun exposure, the paint dissolved and became sticky. So I removed the coating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia Posted November 5, 2019 Author Share Posted November 5, 2019 @Scott It seems like a highly personal thing, like drummer footwear. It will be interesting to see how my preferences change when I start playing without mutes; I'm sure there will be subtle differences in the feel. @Erwin I think that's what must have happened to the Questlove signature sticks I posted about in a previous Sticklers thread. They were brand new...to me, but I bet they had been sitting in the store for a long time in the tiny, independent music shop where I bought them. I am enjoying the feel of the grips — hopefully they'll last longer than I think they will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 DEF a personal decision @Julia, however, so glad they are working for you. I know a lot of guys in town who tape their sticks, I can't get comfortable with them, but I know tons of people who are! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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