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Ahead JJ1 Speed Metal Drum Sticks
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Ahead JJ1 Speed Metal Drum Sticks

£45.00

Along with skins and the drum shell material, your sticks are the most important change you can make to alter your sound. The right set should be comfortable, work well for the tone you want, and provide you with the right mix of speed and strength. Specifications Length: 15.69" Diameter: 0.540" Tip Type: ST801 Taper: Medium Tip […]

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Description

Along with skins and the drum shell material, your sticks are the most important change you can make to alter your sound. The right set should be comfortable, work well for the tone you want, and provide you with the right mix of speed and strength.

Specifications

  • Length: 15.69"
  • Diameter: 0.540"
  • Tip Type: ST801
  • Taper: Medium
  • Tip Colour: White

Here's what Ahead have to say about the Ahead Speed Metal Sticks

A best selling drumstick that is light-weight, fast and furious for quick response and blistering fills with plenty of power when needed.

Features

  • 50% less shock than wood drumsticks.
  • Last 6 to 10 times longer than wood drumsticks.
  • 5% more rebound than wood drumsticks.
  • High precision alloy core guarantees consistent weight and balance variations of less that 1%.
  • Replaceable covers, tips and rings.
  • High quality, unbreakable nylon tip provides a brighter, more articulate sound.
  • Super-hard polyurethane replaceable covers protect your drumsticks and your gear.
  • Ergonomically tuned handles.
  • Built-in Vibration Control System (VRS).
  • Limited 60 Day Warranty.

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Brand

Ahead

Ahead drumsticks deliver durability, shock reduction, and consistent performance, helping drummers play harder for longer with less fatigue. Designed with a core-and-sleeve construction, they absorb impact while maintaining a solid, controlled feel, reducing vibration transferred to the hands and wrists. Ahead sticks provide strong attack, reliable balance, and extended lifespan, making them ideal for high-energy playing where durability and comfort are essential.

Category

Drum Sticks, Brushes & Mallets

Drum sticks, brushes, and mallets shape how you play and how your kit responds, giving you control over volume, tone, and feel across different styles. Sticks provide power and precision, brushes add subtle texture and softer dynamics, and mallets create fuller, warmer tones with smooth attack, making this category essential for expressive playing.

When choosing, look at material, weight, and tip type, as these affect sound and response. Hickory sticks offer durability and balance, maple is lighter and faster, and nylon tips give brighter cymbal definition. Brushes vary in spread and stiffness for different levels of control, while mallets differ in head size and softness to shape tone. Having the right combination allows you to adapt your playing to any musical setting, from quiet practice to full performance.

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