[stonesour2112]

I've been reading reviews on these drumsticks and I was gonna give them a try. Anyone know if there worth it? There are 30 bucks but I have heard people don't like the sound of them when hitting cymbals, it doesn't give that natural sound. Im sick of all damn sticks breaking and chipping and I did some research and came across these. Any thoughts?

[CJDG]

I don't know about his brand... size weight and all.
The ahead sticks compared to other sticks feel different in size. So a 5a wood and 5a ahead are much different in feel/weight.

I bought a set of ahead sticks once... the actual metal shaft lasted about 2 1/2 months before I cracked it. I wasn't crazy about the cymbal sounds produced but it was acceptable. All in all I'd never purchase them again. They felt great when hitting the drums but were too expensive to maintain. Plus you can't flip them and use the butt end.

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[dull_boy]

I have the Joey Jordinson on order..How did you crack aluminum? You must really wail on them.

[CJDG]

Well yes, and no...

I play many styles of music from improv jazz to metal.... I have no interest in speed metal though. I have just recently switched to oak sticks because I was splitting my hickory ones right down the grain. Usually it starts with a little chip on the tip and then only a matter of time before I feel the stick give. I play about 90% of my snare as rim shots usually my ghost notes are more toward the center of the snare. I really enjoy the sound because depending on how much stick you give the rim shot it changes the sound.

When the music calls for it I will play gently... otherwise I adopted a philosophy long ago which was hitting it like you mean it. Drums are such a stress reliever for me and when I can really lay into the drums it feels good. I do have some drumming in this forum somewhere if you want to check it out.