Ahead Aluminium Sticks

shoebag · Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:49 am Post subject: Ahead Aluminium Sticks

does anyone use these? are they worht the extra cash? how long do they last compared to normal sticks?
any help appreciated
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shoebag · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:15 am Post subject:

anyone??
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Cale · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 7:24 am Post subject:

do you mean these:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ahead-Drumsticks?sku=445200

I own them. I keep them in my gig bag and haven't actually used them in awhile... I don't mind them but they're 1. slippery when wet 2. unforgiving to cymbals when played often/hard 3. too flashy for me
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bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5223 Location: Kansas

A lot of people like them. I think they feel kind of funny. I'll stick with my Vic Firths. In terms of how long do they last compared to normal sticks, I guess that depends on how long normal sticks last you, personally.

shoebag · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:40 am Post subject:

ok cool thanks for the info, wot u mean by funny feeling?
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bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5223 Location: Kansas

They seemed to respond differently to the drumhead to me. I don't know. Maybe it was the way the stick vibrated. Also, the texture of the stick was different. I like real wood sticks. Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer hickory. Wink

shoebag · Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 8:50 am Post subject:

ok are they like rubbery or are they hard plastic?
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bytor · Admin Joined: 12 Aug 2003 Posts: 5223 Location: Kansas

hard plastic

Justin3172 · Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 8:13 am Post subject:

I hate these things. The ONLY benefit is the longgevity they provide. The vibration you get when proforming rim shots is terrible. But what do you expect for sticks made mostly of metal?! If you're a stick breaker than my suggestion is to deal with it. If you switch to these you won't be buying sticks as often, but instead, cymbals & heads. Save you're money. Read up on how to hit cymbals properly, and practice good technique. This will save your gear, and make it last much longer. Trust me. I stopped breaking sticks and cymbals years ago once I learned to play with proper technique.
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phantompong · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 4:54 am Post subject:

Justin3172 · Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 6:06 am Post subject:

I've actually seen people break pairs of these things. I've had a few customers come in in the past with broken pairs. Everyone assumes that the company has some sort of warranty. They will replace any factory defects but not if you just snap the stick in half!! I watched a kid snap a pair of the Joey's right in front of me, while hosting a drum comp. His technique was horrible though. He literally played through the drums!

If you're not a stick breaker, these things actually will last you a while and will save you money in the long haul. That's if you actually like how the metal feels. The sticks are about $33 a pair but sleeves are only $3 for the pair. The nice thing is that since the sleeve are made of plastic, they don't chew up as fast, and bit chunks of the stick doesn't splinter off like wood ones do. So if you're a gigging drummer, it may be an okay investment. If you play at home, then only buy them if you like the feel.
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drummergiirl · Newbie Alert Joined: 29 Oct 2006 Posts: 4

i have em, but i don like the sound they make on the cymbals, and they dent easily...i use them mostly for symphonic band...not drumkit

i think it was worth the extra money, if you take good care of them, theyll last a long time

phantompong · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 5:27 am Post subject:

Here's an extra two cents: If you're looking for durability, consider oak sticks. I use a pair of Promark Stephen Perkins sticks, I've been using them since... May? or so, and they haven't splintered at all, plus they cost about the same as hickory sticks. The only downside (comparatively, anyway) is that they don't absorb as much shock as hickory sticks, while Ahead sticks have a shock-absorbing system/mechanism/whatever it is. There's also no question about breaking heads/cymbals/sticks during rimshots. These things are solid. Definitely give oak sticks a look if durability is a problem.
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shoebag · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 2:52 am Post subject:

yeh my problem is not breaking sticks in half, but they always seem to split down the middle Sad

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SolemnSerenity · Not So Newbie Joined: 02 Nov 2006 Posts: 8 Location: mass

they are a piss poor excuse for sticks if you ask me
for pros
maybe
but sorry i dont ahve that much money to but new cymbals with
metal is the only reason to use them
even then its a stretch
plus i dont like nylon tips
meh to each is own