I think I will try the maple Vaters... I hold the sticks pretty loose... but I am a pretty heavy hitter as well. I flop around from moeller, to push pull, etc... I always end up with the butt end of the stick in my hand as well. It just seems to be the most comfortable spot casue the rebound is less. I feel at times if I lighten up my hitting then I am not getting the same feel I am looking for in the song. I appreciate the advise... I have never had anyone who has watched me play comment on how to improve my sticking. Wish they would though.
