Zildjian Dip Sticks

mapexdrums87 · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 2:56 pm Post subject: Zildjian Dip Sticks

I havent gotten these yet but i was thinking about it for a while now and i wanted to kow if anyone had them, and could tell me if there good or not, like is the dip a grip? Stuff like that.

I usually use regular Vic Firth sticks
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random white person · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 4:35 pm Post subject:

the dip is a rubbery substance that gives you a better grip on the stick, not just paint.
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mapexdrums87 · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 4:54 pm Post subject:

So would you recommend them or do you have a better preference?
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foster39 · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:09 pm Post subject:

I prefer other sticks as the Dip peels off rather easily. I use (currently) Ahead Jordison Sticks. But those are pricey. Try a 5A or 5B stick.
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random white person · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:23 pm Post subject:

yah... i personally dont really care for em. sure, they have grip on em, but they just feel different than a regular stick to me. im just used to playing with regular ol' wood sticks, so thats just what im used to.
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foster39 · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:34 pm Post subject:

I have a pair of 7A Dip Sticks. What happened is that my fellow drummers thought'd it be cool to peel of the dip Which can also happen from other things. To say the least I was pissed.
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DjembeDog · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:38 pm Post subject:

I tried the Zildjian but their stick selection doesn't include what I like to use. Instead I tried some of this stuff:

It works great. You can even add a little grit to the mixture if you want. I've tried it and I don't like it, but the dip works great for me and I can customize things as I see fit (add other stuff like string or tape before dipping). The good thing is I can use the sticks that I want. Give it a try on a pair of your Vic Firth's.
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Jonesie67 · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:48 pm Post subject:

the pair I had broke in 10 minutes. And they were 5B's.
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DjembeDog · Posted: Mon Sep 06, 2004 5:51 pm Post subject:

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I guess you could say I like them, but imo, they're not worth it. They are way expensive and the nylon tips on mine popped off way before thay should have. Sad

mapexdrums87 · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 10:08 am Post subject:

I guess that means im not buying those anytime soon lol, that many bad things about is just too much, should i stick with my regular old Vics
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Jonesie67 · Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2004 11:40 am Post subject:

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nkf31 · Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2004 6:51 am Post subject:

Erm, i'm not sure if it's just me, i have a pair of trilok gurtu signature sticks, but i find that the dip makes my hands sweat more. So it actually feels more uncomfortable. But maybe it's just me.

stewbacca · Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2004 7:02 am Post subject: dip sticks

I love the weight/length of the 5A dips, but lemme say the grip stuff sucks.

1) It kills the sound of a proper cross-stick (i.e., you turn the stick around, butt over the edge, not the tip

2) Cross-sticks wear a hole in the grippy stuff, causing it too peel away.

3) The grippy stuff causes bad blisters

I guess if you play heavy music and wear gloves, they would be the ultimate in grippy sticks.

Also they last longer than my Pro-mark and Vic Firth 5a's (hickory), as the shoulder of the stick doesn't whittle away as fast.
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