Easton AHEAD Drumsticks

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Big Bang Distribution

Introduction to AHEAD Drumsticks

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Brief Advertisement for Easton Ahead Drum Sticks

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Ricky Ficarelli - AHEAD Drumsticks Intro/Tutorial

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Easton AHEAD Drumsticks.

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AHEAD sticks help reduce wrist pain, particularly beneficial for older drummers with arthritis, allowing longer playing sessions with less discomfort.
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Owners report that AHEAD drumsticks are more durable than wood, often lasting several years despite heavy use and rim shots.
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Several drummers find AHEAD sticks to be front-heavy, which can lead to fatigue during extended sessions.
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Chewed-up sleeves may develop raised plastic edges, which some users feel could be more damaging to drums than regular worn wooden sticks.
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Features and functionality

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The replaceable sheath on AHEAD drumsticks prevents bending in poor storage conditions, unlike wood sticks that may warp over time.
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AHEAD 7A sticks are slightly heavier than wooden 7A sticks, providing a balance of heft and attack, suitable for reaching louder dynamics without added weight.
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Users note that the AHEAD 5A and 7A models offer less wrist shock and fewer cymbal issues compared to the Lars Ulrich signature sticks.
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The Lars Ulrich Scary Guy model with a long taper offers a lighter front feel, contrasting with standard AHEAD models, and is praised for improved handling.
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Build quality

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The screw-on tips can potentially detach during intense play, risking damage to drum heads; users recommend adding a drop of super glue for secure attachment.
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Frequent sleeve replacements may be necessary, as they can wear out faster than anticipated, potentially increasing long-term costs.
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My current pair of drumsaticks cuz all my wooden ones broke

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The Rev

Singer, Drummer

Avenged Sevenfold

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The rev used 5B ahead sticks on the recording track for almost easy Skip to the middle of the video to see the drumming

Phil Rudd

Drummer

AC/DC

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At 0:24 in this ACDC live performance video, Phil Rudd can be seen using Easton AHEAD drumsticks.

Matthew McDonough

Drummer, Keyboardist

Mudvayne

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Matt is an Ahead Drumsticks Signature Artist. Matt's signature sticks which have appeared in several colours, are supplied with a Mini Ball tip, but he uses a standard tip live and in the studio. The common specs are: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS CATEGORY: Signature, SKU: S7A, LENGTH: 15.69 inches, DIAMETER: 0.540 inches, WALL THICKNESS: 0.030 inches, WEIGHT: 52 grams, TAPER: Medium, COVER: MTW, COVER OPTIONS: MTS, MTW, WMT, TIP: 5AT, TIP TYPE: DELRIN, TIP OPTIONS: 5AS, 5AT, 5AB, BLEND RING: RGB5A, OPTIONAL MALLET HEAD: Yes. https://www.aheaddrumsticks.com/matt-mcdonough.html https://www.aheaddrumsticks.com/drumsticks-signature-s7a.html