Ahead
Ahead
Also known as: Ahead Drumsticks
UnclaimedFounded in 1992 by drummer and engineer Rick Grossman, AHEAD — an acronym for Advanced High-Efficiency Alloy Drumsticks — pioneered the use of aerospace-grade aluminum in drumstick construction. Grossman, who was working at Easton Sports (a manufacturer of aluminum sporting goods), recognized that the same lightweight alloy technology transforming baseball bats and hockey sticks could be applie...
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Founded in 1992 by drummer and engineer Rick Grossman, AHEAD — an acronym for Advanced High-Efficiency Alloy Drumsticks — pioneered the use of aerospace-grade aluminum in drumstick construction. Grossman, who was working at Easton Sports (a manufacturer of aluminum sporting goods), recognized that the same lightweight alloy technology transforming baseball bats and hockey sticks could be applied to drumsticks. The resulting design features an aluminum core with a replaceable polyurethane cover and threaded tip, offering reduced vibration and significantly greater durability than traditional wood sticks. In 1997, Bob Kasha purchased the brand from Easton Sports, and AHEAD is distributed by Big Bang Distribution out of Northridge, California.
AHEAD has built a roster of high-profile signature stick models for artists including Lars Ulrich (Metallica), Tommy Lee (Mötley Crüe), Rick Allen (Def Leppard), Phil Rudd (AC/DC), Tico Torres (Bon Jovi), Daru Jones (Jack White), Frank Zummo (Sum 41), and Arejay Hale (Halestorm). Beyond drumsticks, the company manufactures drum thrones featuring its proprietary Spinal Glide Ergokinectic technology, practice pads, drum cases, hearing protection, and a range of percussion accessories. AHEAD occupies a distinct niche in the drumming world as the go-to brand for players seeking the feel of a traditional stick with dramatically extended lifespan.
Ahead has 22 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Drumsticks, Mallets & Brushes, Drum Hardware Bags and Cases, and Drum Thrones. Their gear is featured by 28 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Lars Ulrich, Joey Jordison, and Tommy Lee.
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