How to keep your drum sticks from slipping

edgewood_drummer92 · Bear Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 673

I use extreme 5a vic firths and they work perfectly for me. However, it's now starting to heat up and it's very humid up here (i live in Washington State). My drumsticks keep on slipping now at my thumbs and im fed up with blisters..... Mad

I could use electrical tape and ive done that before, but i want to know if anyone has any other suggestions.

Thanks
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__Lewis__ · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 7:50 pm Post subject:

You can always try stick wrap. 'Tis good stuff, especially when suffering from what you have.

2 better brands out there-
Ahead
http://www.drumdogs.com/message-board-forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=14493

Pro-Mark
http://www.drumdogs.com/message-board-forum/posting.php?mode=reply&t=14493

I'd go for the Pro-Mark; better value.

OR you can always try gloves!
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Ahead-Drummers-Gloves-with-Wrist-Support?sku=445192

There are many other solutions, but give these a go.

edgewood_drummer92 · Bear Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 673

What about this stick wax?
http://www.guitarcenter.com/shop/product/buy_zildjian_drumstick_wax?full_sku=103115333
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The Evil Creampuff · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 3:31 am Post subject:

I find that gripping them works rather well.

MagicMedicine204 · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 11:00 am Post subject:

try it out, it's gotten pretty good reviews.

also check out gorillia snot if that dosn't work, same idea, but it's more glue-ish feeling. it worked but it left this nasty buildup.

edgewood_drummer92 · Bear Joined: 16 Feb 2007 Posts: 673

Alright thanks guys ill try out the stick wrap and the wax.
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Mr.Clam · Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 4:29 am Post subject:

I would go for Vater stick and finger tape, as its the least expensive. Plus, it isn't as tricky to apply as the wax. Or, if all else fails, get a pair of drumming gloves, i'd suggest an Ahead pair.
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jeremyg91 · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 11:09 am Post subject:

you can use hockey tape or sometimes I bang the part Im holding on the rim of the snare and the little indentations made help with grip.

MagicMedicine204 · Posted: Thu Jul 12, 2007 10:50 pm Post subject:

since my last post i've been working on my technique with this guy and i very rarely drop sticks now. it has a lot to do with how you hold the stick and how you hit the drum.

for the drops that happen, i've got a little two stick holder mounted on my hi-hat. works great because it keeps the sticks separated so you can grab one really quick and easy.
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Rasta · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:43 am Post subject:

MagicMedicine204 · Posted: Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:10 pm Post subject:

good call, that was me not reading.
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alekssandro_thegreat · Ferret Joined: 13 Jul 2007 Posts: 117

gloves and rubber gripping will work good for you!

pooterscooter · Sea Monkey Joined: 30 Jul 2007 Posts: 12

sandpaper

UCLAbruin21 · Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 2:32 pm Post subject:

I use the gauze tape that tennis players use to augment the grip on their tennis rackets. For about $3, you can wrap 3-4 pairs of sticks. The more moisture, the better the grip (to a point). Be careful though, you can get blisters if not careful.
Cheers, Bob

gbaker · Newbie Alert Joined: 14 Dec 2007 Posts: 1

As another poster suggested take some sandpaper and remove the coating down to bare wood.The raw wood will absorb the sweat.No friction means no blisters.Or just find some natural sticks you feel comfortable with.