robyn - got your pm. Save your money for something else. I'll get a box out to you with several sets of sticks for you to try out. Should keep you going/drumming for awhile.

Rock on!

John

Thanks John. CryBaby sorry bout being such a girl, but i am wiping tears.

No problem!

If you go into it educated, you can avoid the mistakes I have made over the years...LoLoLoLo

I have used Powertip CCC's for at least 25 years.I switched to them FROM 2b's for that reason-most would go mooshy after a few weeks.They have a large diameter but are light and about 1/2"shorter than standard 2b's.Before the Powertips I used Vic Firth Generals,which are also light for the size.Must be my Neanderthal side coming out...

I tell ya... John is the nicest guy that I have NEVER met! If im ever up his way, i definetely gotta meet him!

Later on, try ProMark 5A nylon tips. They are my favorite for drumset. If I am practicing snare rudiments on a pad, then I use Vic Firth SD1's (general snare drum sticks).

thanks i will keep that in mind.

and yep...John is the man. and so is Scotty (tnsquint)

robyn - I put together an assortment for you! (see photos) The sticks are 5A's. Try them and give yourself a chance to get used to them. Your hands are used to the feel of heavy, clunky parade sticks. It's going to take a little time to get used to a 'normal' sized set of sticks. Be patient, relax and enjoy them.

I have included a set of 'contoured' Hornets! Might help you to hold on to the sticks. The rest are just really nice Hickory 5A's. Good bead for rocking out. They have a little mass to them so the weight will feel good in your hands especially coming down from parade sticks. Anywho, it's good selection and it should keep you busy for awhile. Enjoy... I'll get them out to you Friday or Saturday the latest.

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John

Nice assortment there John!

Those hornets are WEIRD! I guess cool for matched grip but what about us dudes playing all old-fashioned grip 'n junk?

Cool1 thanks again john. can't wait to give them all a try out. now which to try first ???

I have played trad grip for almost 50 years. The sticks were designed to prevent 'drifting' of the fulcrum of the stick (either backward or forward in your hand.) In order to eliminate having to make small choking-up corrections on the stick on the fly/as you play. I thought it was an interesting solution to a common and old problem. They actually work! The fulcrum stays 'in position' as you play. What I didn't like about them is, one; the bead, don't like the way the bead sounds/plays on cymbals, and, two; I'm a finger-control player, that hump on the stick that prevents the fulcrum from drifting is smack dab where I tap the stick with my finger. The hump is just in bad spot for me. For robyn, who just wants to maintain a good grip while she wails away on her drums, they'll provide added control/grip because of the contours. An interesting idea that just didn't work for me. I normally play 15.5" to 16" 7A's w/long taper and acorn bead. I want to hear the drums/cymbals, not the sticks.

John