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Your cart is empty.AHEAD 5A drum sticks provide many benefits Giving more power for less effort and 50% less shock than wooden sticks lasting 6 to 10 times longer than their standard wooden contemporaries They also cause less damage to cymbals due to shock absorbtion andthey are the only stick with a 60 day The precision alloy core s weight and balance variations of less than 1% compared to as much as 20% with wood Super hard polyurethane replacement covers and tips protect your sticks and your gear
Davide
Reviewed in Italy on February 23, 2024
Anche se un po’ più pesanti di una classica 5a in legno le ho trovate ottime, leggermente bilanciate con peso verso la punta.Dal mio punto di vista più adatte in sala prove o per allenarsi perché quasi indistruttibili, dopo 2 ore di live intenso di musica Rock, la differenza di peso (circa 10g) rispetto all’equivalente in legno si sente.
Saúl Rojas
Reviewed in Mexico on December 29, 2024
Ese es el desgaste de uso en aproximadamente 1 año con uno a tres shows por semanas en estilos como rock, metal y jazz; resistentes, duraderas y excelente material, obviamente hay que aprender a usar con buena técnica para sacar mayor provecho, muy recomendables!!
ctl
Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2022
They are heavier than you are used to if you haven't played with them before. They take a beating but I worry about the coating and my cymbals. they are really cool though
Scott Lindsey
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2021
I haven't bought a pair of 5A Ahead sticks in over 10 yrs. Because I didn't have to....simply put.You know even when they finally broke it was so weird. I have had these sticks for over 10 years and i cannot believe one just broke! It was totally unexpected ( tho I was playing live rock pretty heavy with my mates).I knew they would have to break eventually, but that pair of sticks saved me , oh idk over$1000 Im pretty sure.Now I am not positive of the quality or durability of the current pair...However i assure uou I will definitely write about it.... So I guess ask yourself do i feel lucky...?Well,...... Do ya.... Punk?
Amy
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021
So far they are great! They have grip on them (the red part) which i had no idea when i bought for my husband and he was pleasantly surprised. He loves them!
Dom F.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2020
So right off the bat, these do not respond the same as wood sticks, which is not a negative, simply different. these are as different from wood as the acrylic light up drum stick toys are from wood. these are way more lighter in weight, yet the durability of these is un matched. for the price they are wonderful. now with that being said these like everything else in the world of drumming/percussion aren't for everyone. For me aside from simply getting used to them and learning to adjust my playing style to better use these they are a 10/10 will definitely buy again.
Nils H.
Reviewed in Germany on May 5, 2019
Die Sticks liegen eigentlich gut in der Hand. Mit "eigentlich" meine ich, dass die Sticks sich haptisch gut anfühlen, aufgrund ihres etwas höheren Gewichtes aber auch leichter mal den Händen entgleiten. Ansonsten bin ich bisher zufrieden.
Ren
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2019
The feel and balance of the stick is quite interesting. I feel as though rimshots are easier with this stick, and the sticks come back faster. In the months I’ve owned it, playing rock about 5 hours a week, it still looks pretty undamaged, and I haven’t had to replace tips or covers yet. (Wooden sticks would start to chip and crack with similar use)It is worth noting that it sounds somewhat different than a comparable wooden stick of the same size and tip. The following is what I notice:Snare: A bit less of that low fundamentalToms: Less fundamental, more attack, quieter (Deader?)Ride: More definition and ping from bow (nylon tip probably)(your experience may vary though)
amande
Reviewed in France on January 17, 2018
Sert très bien pour son emplois .Très solide (comparé au baguette en bois), plusieurs concert et répétition déjà faites et rien d’inhabituelle par rapport à d'autre de même qualité et même matière.L'olive est à changer de temps en temps (comme toutes les baguettes alu)Vendeur et produit très bien .Je recommande ce produit
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017
Very good stick. And they don't break.
richard raja-aho
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 4, 2013
I seem to hit pretty hard, or maybe something in my technique puts undue stress on my sticks - any rate - I go through sticks like crazy in rehearsals. tried everything - wood, carbon fibre, and now these - for me the best of the bunch.These are aluminium sticks with a replaceable hardened plastic sheath and tip, and they simply don't break, though you will have to replace the plastic covers every now and again. - be careful when ordering the replacement covers, to get the right length as there a three different lengths available - as I understand these take the "medium" covers, but haven't actually had to replace them yet. The replacement covers are pretty cheap - about what you might pay for budget sticks, but will last you way longer!the blurb on the box warns that the sticks could bend if you hit cymbals side on, but mine have been just fine, even though I have caught the side of the crash pretty hard a few times - I think they're just covering themselves against every eventualitynow, playing - they do feel a little different from wooden sticks - the overall weight isn't so different, but its distributed differently, so the balance point will be different - although I actually prefer the weighting of these, so its worth trying them out. I was expecting that they might feel a bit "dead", but was pleasantly surprised to find they have a nice springy response - I like playing with these, and get plenty of dynamic control from them.If you read other reviews, you will have heard that the metal grips can be slippery. This is true, especially once you get a good sweat on - could be a problem, but you can use grip tape if you feel the need. I don't bother - It's not a huge problem for me, I bought these for practise sessions, and they are perfect for that - I will probably still use my carbowood sticks for gigs, though, just because they don't slip out of my hands so much.Overall - great sticks - no problems that I didn't know about beforehand, and will save me a bunch of cash in the long run.
ore
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2011
I purchased these sticks back in January. I had already tried the tommy lee signature model, but i wanted something lighter. Much lighter. Anyway, they have a great rebound and they DO last much longer. The only thing I don't really like is the grip area. If you tend to sweat, they'll fall off your hand. So it's highly recommended to get some grip tape.All in all, these are the best drumsticks I've ever tried. They last very long and they can hit hard without much effort. Totally recommended.
Abdalla
Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2010
These sticks were designed for heavy metal players who hit really hard, and use alot of power. If you're not the heavy hitting drummer, and you play not so hard e.g jazz, pop, funk...these are NOT for you! They are as heavy as oak 5b sticks, approximately. By the ways I recommend buying the Ahead drummers gloves, and grip tape. With the combination of both you can't go wrong, trust me. Try it out yourself. I use 'em and I have no problem what so ever. I hope you find this helpfull and have fun with your new Ahead sticks. Peace out.
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