Yamaha DTXpress/DTXplorer/DTXtreme

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> First, they're not available in all sizes. They come only in 2B, 5A,
> 5B and 7A, so if you're into more unusual sizes and shapes then
> you're outta luck.

Congratulations, I already said that in my post about the Z sticks... 
Most sticks are variations of these 4 types, just slight variations in 
taper, and bead. Excluding of course monster drum corps sticks... I 
spent too many years playing with them.. the Primary Printers of stix! =)

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> Thirdly, they absorb vibration. Yes, this is a good thing, but it
> also affects the way the stick behaves in the hand. It's much less
> responsive because it swallows some of the rebound force. 

They don't feel like that to me. It is a good solid feel. Takes away the 
sense that I am banging away on moms old Tupperware and pie plates.
BTW... Remember the OLD simmons pads, the hard phenolic surfaces! AAAH! 
An the rubber 'overshoes' they came out with after a few months, that 
you slid around the pads... ugh...


>  It still jars, but not
> as much as a thicker stick with a less pronounced, shorter taper. YOu
> don't need a heavy stick for e-drums anyway - just turn the volume
> up!

Some of us play a bit too hard to be depending on pencils to give us 
rebound "feel" even on pads. Some of us like working on it.

You really need to try out different sticks and give them a shot, no 
matter what the advertizing spiel says they are and ignoring what kind 
of sticks "that famous guy" plays and other such nonsense. A friend of 
mine plays his kit with timbale sticks... he loves them.. and he is 
amazing...  Just bite the bullet and buy a bunch of different sticks and 
try them out... on your own kit .. not some Real-Feel or Remo pad at the 
store. I have been pleasantly surprised at some sticks when I got to 
playing them.

My fave sticks and my useage:
Easton Ahead 5A Rocks Nylon tip - for general "real kit" playing, power 
pop, punk & rock, my fave stick
Vic Firth Peter Erskine Wood tip - for light jazzy stuff, 50' & 60's 
music, for a great smooth ride sound!
Pro Mark Oak 747B Nylon tip - rock and punk and country, nice side-stick
Zildjian Anti-Vibe 5A - for e-drumming

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>
> I have three sticks I use regularly:
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> Vater 7A Manhattan. These are a cross between 5A length and 7A
> diameter, but with a long, thin taper. I love these sticks!
>
> Zildjian 6A dip. Same dimensions as the Vater, but lighter. Ideally,
> they're too light for regular. I use these only when I'm suffering
> with the dropsy (I have very dry hands).
>
> Zildjian 5A antivibe. I use these only when my hands and wrists are
> getting fatigued. I will probably replace them with the 7A, and live
> with the half-inch less length.
>
> Stewart
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