If you are new to edrums and you’re playing on mesh heads with wood tips make sure to inspect the tips and make sure the tips are not damaged like a split or a splinter sticking up because it will snag your mesh head. I’m speaking from experience I had dropped a stick and it knock a small piece out of the top and it really messed my top layer of mesh up
I played an acoustic kit for a while then switched to an electronic kit to be able to play without the sound disturbing other family members. My kit is the Alesis Mesh Nitro I chose the nylon tips to try and eliminate the possibility of the tips from splintering and possibly tearing up the mesh heads. When I got the sticks I gave the tips a once over to remove the extra bits of the nylon that sometimes remains after the molding process. Works great!!
I have been playing electronics (most of that time using typical rubber pads) for over 20 years and have found standard sticks to be hard on my wrists and forearms, due to the bounce vibrating into my hands. My fingers would get numb. I switched to Zildian Anti Vibe sticks which corrected my problem as it has rubber encased in the wood of the stick to absorb the vibration. Also, I use a lighter stick (7A) rather than the 5B’s that I grew up using. That said, now that I have electronics with mesh heads (Alesis Nitro), the anti vibe isn’t as important, but the cymbals are all made of rubber and if I use regular sticks on that I still have the same problem as before. Just a tip I thought people might want to consider.
After I started doing regular live streams with the X10s on my e-drums I started to experience this myself, and also tried the Anti-Vibes and they worked great. I should redo this video and talk about that.
I've experimented alot with different sticks and spent way too much on sticks this year. I will say that nylon tips rebound much better on rubber and mesh than wood tips. Also, larger tips like oval seem to trigger better than smaller tips. This is just my experience, but worth noting.
@fartpoobox ohyeah My kit has larger mesh heads than most models available and they are all adjustable with a drum key, so the rebound is quite similar to my acoustic kit. Everyone's experience will be a little different depending on playing style, hand grip, stick size, etc.
For my e kits, I make my own, using amalgamated tape as stick wraps. I cut them into lengths extra long, using a circular saw, square and then taper them. Great balance an feel. Mine are 17.5" long (or 450mm) an 5/8ths square (or 15mm). Works for me...
I used to use wooden sticks with nylon tips, just to make sure a wooden tip never split enough to tear up the mesh head of my snare. Now I use a pair of Ahead 5As exclusively. No worry about wood splitting or breaking, and the aluminum core helps with shock absorption on the rubber pads.
Hello Justin 😁 I really appreciate and enjoy your Channel. I bought an Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit three months ago. I absolutely LOOOVE it!!! The sticks that I'm using are Pro Mark'Z Neil Peart Autograph Model. I've been using them for almost 30 years now, but always on acoustic kitZ. I'm really happy that they play well on my Alesis. Thank you for all the information you've given me. I'm thrilled that you made specific videos on the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit 👍☕🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
those playing gum rubber e-pads: ( i have made a break though years ago ) get heavy hickory marching band sticks, about 0.720" diameter, and Cut them down to one foot in length ( leaving the tip end alone of course ) the larger tip spreads out the energy and gets more rubber involved in the rebound; that, and the weight is similar to a rock stick, but with less pivotal inertia.....try it.
I played standard sticks when I got my first ekit at 4 years. I just recently bought new sticks and ended up getting a pack with 4 pares of sound percussion 5a nylon tip sticks. I have 1 pare I use at home and another on my kit at the vacation place my family owns and haven't had issues with non straight sticks. They feel ballenced and at a nice weight.
My brother has a td50. I noticed his cymbals were marked up from using wooden tips. My Roland cymbals never get marks like I saw on his. I use nylon tips. He switched to nylon when I told him about it. Also use the 303 protectant to clean them.
I found hickory sticks too heavy and painful for my hands on edrums, and maple sticks too light...so I went the middle road and yes. Hornbeam feels great and what more...in Europe it is natural wood and you can buy pair of sticks for 3-4 EUR :))
Playing E-Drums in the studio for over 10 years I would always recommend nylon tips for mesh heads. Also take some sandpaper to the nylon tip to make it smooth, so not to add more wear to the head. For me playing with mesh heads I use a Zildjian 5B. But when play on rubber pads I use Zildjian 5B Anti-Vibe. The Anti-Vibe seems to give you better control on the rebound and absorbs some of the shock related to the hard rubber pad. Playing on... Roland, PDX 8s, PDX6s, PDX100s and PD8s.
Your comment is very instructive sir. I'm thinking about getting Zildjian Anti-Vibe drumsticks, but comments on Amazon said they don't last long. Is it true in your experience? Because if I decide to purchase them I'll have to import so the price will get expensive. Thanks in advance!
@Ha-cx5tf It all depends on how you play. I do play less now that I am using arranger keyboards in my studio. But, I try to play 3hrs a week. In saying that, I have had a set of Zildjian 5B drumsticks that I have been using for over 2years, they are worn but still usable. I will say I don't know about how they're made today it was over 5 years ago when I bought several sets. 👍🥁👍
I find that when I used the 7a sticks I usually use for acoustics really hurt my wrists with my alesis cymbals, was about to buy better cymbals and realised using thicker ones hurt less
I've heard that Vinyl tips are way much soft on the electronic drum heads, special Mesh heads...... because they don't splinter therefore, not tearing the mesh....
there's nothing on an e-drum set that will chip a wooden drum stick tip. I guess if you were using low volume metal cymbals or something that could happen. But in general, mesh heads are not like super fragile. They're actually quite durable.
well having clothes laying over the drums will definitely cut down on their sensitivity, but I don't think it'll hurt the heads with a wood tip as long as it's not cracked or broken
@@frantisekdikacz5590 The redshot comes with this little bushing metal thingy you have to use to make it fit on the Flyer. If you don't use it, the angle won't be right. Once I get the new trigger, I'll do a quick vid of how I had it set up.
Yes, check out the silent e-stick www.silent-sticks.com - these are 80% less loud, and absorb more shockwaves than wood sticks while still bouncing. I think that is the only really made for e-drums stick…
@@cesarramonsanchezmejia4926 no, you can play any stick. I prefer using lighter sticks on mine most of the time, but it is better for beginners to use heavier sticks.
If you are new to edrums and you’re playing on mesh heads with wood tips make sure to inspect the tips and make sure the tips are not damaged like a split or a splinter sticking up because it will snag your mesh head. I’m speaking from experience I had dropped a stick and it knock a small piece out of the top and it really messed my top layer of mesh up
I played an acoustic kit for a while then switched to an electronic kit to be able to play without the sound disturbing other family members. My kit is the Alesis Mesh Nitro I chose the nylon tips to try and eliminate the possibility of the tips from splintering and possibly tearing up the mesh heads. When I got the sticks I gave the tips a once over to remove the extra bits of the nylon that sometimes remains after the molding process. Works great!!
I have been playing electronics (most of that time using typical rubber pads) for over 20 years and have found standard sticks to be hard on my wrists and forearms, due to the bounce vibrating into my hands. My fingers would get numb. I switched to Zildian Anti Vibe sticks which corrected my problem as it has rubber encased in the wood of the stick to absorb the vibration. Also, I use a lighter stick (7A) rather than the 5B’s that I grew up using. That said, now that I have electronics with mesh heads (Alesis Nitro), the anti vibe isn’t as important, but the cymbals are all made of rubber and if I use regular sticks on that I still have the same problem as before. Just a tip I thought people might want to consider.
After I started doing regular live streams with the X10s on my e-drums I started to experience this myself, and also tried the Anti-Vibes and they worked great. I should redo this video and talk about that.
I've experimented alot with different sticks and spent way too much on sticks this year. I will say that nylon tips rebound much better on rubber and mesh than wood tips. Also, larger tips like oval seem to trigger better than smaller tips. This is just my experience, but worth noting.
Sounds about right
@fartpoobox ohyeah My kit has larger mesh heads than most models available and they are all adjustable with a drum key, so the rebound is quite similar to my acoustic kit. Everyone's experience will be a little different depending on playing style, hand grip, stick size, etc.
Whoa... Maynard from Tool does drum equipment videos now...
For my e kits, I make my own, using amalgamated tape as stick wraps. I cut them into lengths extra long, using a circular saw, square and then taper them. Great balance an feel. Mine are 17.5" long (or 450mm) an 5/8ths square (or 15mm).
Works for me...
For e-drums, I would suggest sticks with nylon tips so you don't damage the mesh heads.
Yeah, that's good advice I don't cover here
I used to use wooden sticks with nylon tips, just to make sure a wooden tip never split enough to tear up the mesh head of my snare. Now I use a pair of Ahead 5As exclusively. No worry about wood splitting or breaking, and the aluminum core helps with shock absorption on the rubber pads.
Hello Justin 😁 I really appreciate and enjoy your Channel. I bought an Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit three months ago. I absolutely LOOOVE it!!! The sticks that I'm using are Pro Mark'Z Neil Peart Autograph Model. I've been using them for almost 30 years now, but always on acoustic kitZ. I'm really happy that they play well on my Alesis. Thank you for all the information you've given me. I'm thrilled that you made specific videos on the Alesis Nitro Mesh Kit 👍☕🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁
those playing gum rubber e-pads: ( i have made a break though years ago )
get heavy hickory marching band sticks, about 0.720" diameter, and Cut them down to one foot in length ( leaving the tip end alone of course )
the larger tip spreads out the energy and gets more rubber involved in the rebound; that, and the weight is similar to a rock stick, but with less pivotal inertia.....try it.
Thanks, that's very instructive !
Glad it was helpful!
Early morning notification on the west coast!! Great videos 👍.
Good morning!
I played standard sticks when I got my first ekit at 4 years. I just recently bought new sticks and ended up getting a pack with 4 pares of sound percussion 5a nylon tip sticks. I have 1 pare I use at home and another on my kit at the vacation place my family owns and haven't had issues with non straight sticks. They feel ballenced and at a nice weight.
Cool thanks i was wondering got a couple of pairs just recently....thanks again
My brother has a td50. I noticed his cymbals were marked up from using wooden tips. My Roland cymbals never get marks like I saw on his. I use nylon tips. He switched to nylon when I told him about it.
Also use the 303 protectant to clean them.
Yeah, I think Nylons are probably a better choice all around for e-drums!
regular nylon drum sticks are good they feel good in my hands
I found hickory sticks too heavy and painful for my hands on edrums, and maple sticks too light...so I went the middle road and yes. Hornbeam feels great and what more...in Europe it is natural wood and you can buy pair of sticks for 3-4 EUR :))
Playing E-Drums in the studio for over 10 years I would always recommend nylon tips for mesh heads. Also take some sandpaper to the nylon tip to make it smooth, so not to add more wear to the head. For me playing with mesh heads I use a Zildjian 5B. But when play on rubber pads I use Zildjian 5B Anti-Vibe. The Anti-Vibe seems to give you better control on the rebound and absorbs some of the shock related to the hard rubber pad. Playing on... Roland, PDX 8s, PDX6s, PDX100s and PD8s.
Your comment is very instructive sir. I'm thinking about getting Zildjian Anti-Vibe drumsticks, but comments on Amazon said they don't last long. Is it true in your experience? Because if I decide to purchase them I'll have to import so the price will get expensive. Thanks in advance!
@Ha-cx5tf It all depends on how you play. I do play less now that I am using arranger keyboards in my studio. But, I try to play 3hrs a week. In saying that, I have had a set of Zildjian 5B drumsticks that I have been using for over 2years, they are worn but still usable. I will say I don't know about how they're made today it was over 5 years ago when I bought several sets.
👍🥁👍
@@jonmicheals621 Appreciate your answer!
Medium weight 5as work great
7A is perfect, as heavy hitting is irrelevant. They last a long time. For those who think rock drummers need big sticks, Ginger Baker used 7A's.
I prefer 7A to not damage too much the mesh heads with the weight of the stick. I suppose that makes sense ?
I find that when I used the 7a sticks I usually use for acoustics really hurt my wrists with my alesis cymbals, was about to buy better cymbals and realised using thicker ones hurt less
I'm personally a big fan of my ahead drumsticks
I tried those a really long time ago on acoustic drums and didn't care for them, but it was years ago.
Thanks for the video.
You are welcome!
ive always gone for Vic firth nova 5A Black with red nylon tips
For E-drums I've used the AHEAD Peter Chris signature aluminum sticks. And they worked fantastic, no issues at all.
Hope I helped in some way👍🥁🥁👍
Good content. Im using the sticks provided by alesis and looks and feel smaller
I've heard that Vinyl tips are way much soft on the electronic drum heads, special Mesh heads...... because they don't splinter therefore, not tearing the mesh....
there's nothing on an e-drum set that will chip a wooden drum stick tip. I guess if you were using low volume metal cymbals or something that could happen. But in general, mesh heads are not like super fragile. They're actually quite durable.
My mesh heads are bouncy. So i lay some clothes. Does using a wooden tip is safe with this setup?
well having clothes laying over the drums will definitely cut down on their sensitivity, but I don't think it'll hurt the heads with a wood tip as long as it's not cracked or broken
please make a video how did you attach ddrum kick trigger into Flyer kick rim....thanx
The redshot or the pro? Right now I have redshot on there, but actually just ordered a pro and plan on replacing it.
@@demonicsweaters red shot, i had on mine Roland kick trigger back in 2018.
@@frantisekdikacz5590 The redshot comes with this little bushing metal thingy you have to use to make it fit on the Flyer. If you don't use it, the angle won't be right. Once I get the new trigger, I'll do a quick vid of how I had it set up.
@@demonicsweaters cool..keep it up, really nice flyer kit, here in Europe is now on sale after Xmas with 339€.
@@frantisekdikacz5590 I love the flyer! Thank you!
What do you make of using AHEAD drumsticks on an electronic kit?
I only tried the AHEAD sticks once, way back in the late 90s and on acoustic drums. I hated them.
@@demonicsweaters
Ty for your response, mate.
Is there any that make a damper noise? I hate how loud the sound is when I hit the hi-hat/
Yes, check out the silent e-stick www.silent-sticks.com - these are 80% less loud, and absorb more shockwaves than wood sticks while still bouncing. I think that is the only really made for e-drums stick…
Do you think nylon tipped or synthetic sticks might prolong the life of the mesh heads?
No, no difference
They dont mark cymbals the way wood does though.
Hi! I just bought an edrum with rubber heads for beginner practice. What drumsticks would you recommend?
Lately I really love the Zildjian Anti-vibe sticks, especially on rubber cymbals, they're much easier on the hands! amzn.to/3F72u7L
@@demonicsweaters thank you! 🙌
I'm 13 and I play 2B
That's good, yes 2B is a great one especially when learning
what drum stick do you recommend on mesh drum heads for electric drums
If they’re small 8” pads I’d look for 7a nylon tips
@@demonicsweaters thank you so much very much appreciated
are nylon drum sticks lighter ?
No
then i gather they get more slippery, as well
Not really no
Dude i habe hear that for e drums is necesary a lights sticks thats true?
?
@@demonicsweaters i mean not a heavy one
@@cesarramonsanchezmejia4926 no, you can play any stick. I prefer using lighter sticks on mine most of the time, but it is better for beginners to use heavier sticks.
@@demonicsweaters ok thanks
Always informational!
Which kit is that? Have you done a gear tour that I’ve missed?
ruclips.net/video/UYx61QdNdIA/видео.html
Sick!
For some reason the stick vid looked like the Jam Flyer had changed. These kits sound so good. Especially #2. That Lemon tho...