| I used to play with ahead sticks. I didn't crack too many cymbals but they won't make rim shots, the sleaves need replacing a lot, the tips have a tendancy to strip and fall off causing you to need more, they don't give as much bounce back as wood which increases strain to your hands and you still need to replace them about once a year. Oh, and they have less natural grip than wood.
You may need to play with these sticks anyway to satisfy your curiosity, but I personally found them to be just as expensive and more annoying.
Good luck, let us know how you go. |