What kinda of sticks have you experimented with and which ones sound the best. Im not talking about tenor mallets or just notmal marching snare sticks either. I persoally carry around a pair of Alex Aecuna Timbale Sticks in my tenor stick bag and i have a pair of dreadlocks, and a pair of Vic Firth Magnum Rockers too. Lets hear some ideas...

Well, there are the ralph hardimon tenor sticks. I prefer the Scott Johnson "Vega" tenor stick. they feel great on tenors and also on pads. These are what the BD's use.

Eh....I use Ralph Hardimon Corpsmasters b/c thats what I have at the time, and they're pretty good....I should probably get some new sticks tho.

I use the vic firth tenor sticks. I am not sure which guy made them from the name wearing off, but they are nylon tipped. I think they are great to use myself.

I like the American Drum "Headhunters". They feel great and they last forever.

WWHSTenor, those are the Scott Johnson "Vega" sticks. Sean Vega is BD's tenor instructor. As for how good they are, I hear they're good, but I've never used them.

Speaking of mallets, there was a song that we played that called fo rthe part to be played with either snare sticks or a rattan. We used snare sticks, but what is a rattan?

We also use the American Drum mallets, but we use the Radials. Well, that's what they give us. Once those break, we use Firths. The American Drum mallets smell great when you hit them together. <img src="/threads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif" alt="" />

before the Vegas i've use ralphie jrs and the Tom Aungst indoor stick, the TA worked the best, i also sawed down some Jeff Moore's one year for some reason the players really like them <img src="/threads/images/graemlins/70391-shrug.gif" alt="" />

jkozol are the headhunters the black cookies, cuz those things used to crack on us, starting in the center were the mallet joined the cookie,

Black cookies? These are a new

model.

hmmm... i used american drum tom mallets a couple of years ago and i could of swore they said headhunters on them. they had a black nylon disk...they were great, until they started to crack....maybe its a different model i'm thinking of..i have to check.

You could be right about the headhunters being around for a while. American Drum has a new model and I can't remember the name.

i checked the web site the new ones are called the "jitterbugs", might have to try the headhunters again..

Try the jingle sticks, they sound pretty sweet, our line played Ginasterical last year and they used all sorts of stuff that sounds neat. Also try the new blades from Vic Firth, that would be something innovative.

I have two sets of Tenor mallets.. I use Vega's and regular cookie mallets. I found that the Vega's are awesome for overall sound and maneuvarability, but the cookie's are great for scrapes and glamour moves. I guess the right song calls for the right sticks.

right now im carrying around:all VF: MT1A's, IMT's, MT4's, Vegas, Nylon hardimons, Magnum Rockers, Dread Locks, Alex Acuna Timbale Sticks, And Home Depot Paint sticks. I have blades i got them when they first came out they are "ok"

I mostly use cookies (not the black ones, and they never crack). But as far as sticks go, I like using DC-10's. They have to be replaced <s>[b]snugglebunny[/b]</s> [color:"red"]a lot</font>, but I feel like I have <s>[b]snugglebunny[/b]</s> [color:"red"]a lot</font> more control of 'em. Also, the way I where my tenors, DC-10's make it easier to do guaks. This year, I want something like the DC-10's, but with some sort of nylon tip.

i used to use cookies, but after breaking 2 pairs i decided that hollow aluminum was not working with me. i dug out my hardimon corpsmasters from my snare years and haven't broken one of them yet. i've had to keep retaping them, though. i used those last year, but i have a couple of pairs of the Vega sticks for this year. those things have great rebound, if you can control them. i might try to get some cookies this year, and maybe a pair of soft-headed tenor mallets if the show needs them, but my main standby is the corpsmasters because i can always steal some from the snares if i have to. <img src="/threads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

I used to be a huge fan of the Vic Firth MT1's, it seems like I am going with the latest trend though, sticks. I use the MS2's now.

Derek

As of right now, I have a pair of Vic Firth MT4A, IMT10, MTT, Vega Tenor Sticks, and Vega Tenor Swizzle sticks. So far, from what I've played on, the best tenor mallets are the Vic Firth MTT. The best tenor sticks are the Vega sticks. The swizzle sticks are a tad bit harder to play with, but if you are looking for that extra "thing" to add to the show, the swizzle sticks will do the trick.

My tenor line (which is me for now) uses and will be using the Vic Firth MT1A-S model. They are a little thicker than the normal MT1A's. I'm a heavier player so I prefer them for their durability.

I've played mallets my whole tenor life. But for a upcoming solo I'm trying Vegas. I don't like the sound as much as mallets, but it is much easier to move around the drums. I can finally play 1-2-3 scrapes fairly consistently. I don't think i'll play them all the time but I see they have their place in my stick bag.

Of the Vic Firth tenor sticks, I use the Ralph Hardions for more power or a full tenor sound, especially for lower tuned drums...for lighter, or faster pased playing I like the Vegas.

I used to wrap the tips of my Vegas with yarn to get a nice "puffy" mallet with the same feel as the vegas...sometimes It even balanced out the weight. I'm interested in the new swizzles. I'v also used the blastix, blades, and those half timpani/ half maraca mallets that used to be available.

I think the Scott Johnson "Vega" sticks are good!

***Thor - rattan is like bamboo, used for vibraphone, marimba, w/e

i just use an old pair of (white) cookies. I love the hollow metal mallets.

I'm somewhat new to multi-tenors, so what's so great about usin' sticks instead of mallets? (other than cost)

I switch in between the white cookie ones <img src="/threads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> and the Vegas.. I love the response from the white cookies, but the Vegas feel more natural for my kinda playing. I never thought I would be playing tenors. I am....

i usually use ralph hardimons..

Thom Hannums work nicely when you get a balanced pair.

ubelaffe
the good thing about using sticks over mallets is because some poeple prefer the feel of a drumstick over a mallet and its more comfortable for them to play with. You can do easier rim shots with them and things like double drum bouncing and back sticking.

yeah i definitely like using sticks instead of mallets

i use vic firths Corpsmasters. tried the Vegas.. far too light. but IP's FT-1's intrigue me... im debating on whether to order a pair... people say they are pretty nice.

Personally, I think the IP FT-1's are junk... They sound awful compared to MT-1As by Vic Firth and are just schooled by the "Vega" Tenor Sticks. Of course this is all just opinion...

By the way, I'd use Vegas for general use...and if the arrangement has a lot of impacts...the Ralph Hardimon sticks are really solid.

At the moment im working on making my own tenor mallets that are going to be a combo of vegas, hardimon tenors sticks and MT1-A's

My instructor wants me to use the Vic Firth MT1A-S but I would much rather use the Vegas or the Hardimons. I'm reall hoping that the show music is better written for the sticks.

I've only had the chance to use a pair of Ralph Hardimon Tenor Sticks. I like them because they are 'beefier' on the tips, and they aren't that heavy, yet, I personally don't really like the feel of them. I just prefer the feel of mallets better. We used them for a parade last week, and sadly enough, I broke them at the second to last block. Tha cadence we were playing had some major rimshots that just killed them. But that's off the subject...

So... I would recommend that you give those a try atleast. See if you like them. A lot of people I know do, but I don't personally.

I use what is called a flexie. It's American Drum X59 Cannon Balls..

I prefer mallets. I'm sportin a pair of vic firth MTA1's. They've lasted a good 5 years without breaking. And I'm a heavy hitter <img src="/threads/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

My Tenors have been using the Vega's for the past two seasons. I like the sound they get out of their drums with them, but I am also going to have them get a set of mallets. Sometimes i want a little more beef to the sound that I am missing with the sticks.

On a second topic, has anyone ever had a judge tell you to stop using Snare Sticks on tenors? I had a clueless judge last season make the comment that my Tenors needed to switch to mallets because Snare sticks are not appropriate. Of course this is the same guy that said the Innovative Percussion mallets my frontline uses are "too nice to have on the marching field" This guy is a moron.

Innovative Percussion FT-1 are my favorite right now. But i like to use the Scott Johnson "Vega" mallets on my practice pad.

alright dude. Here's what I'm rolling with in my Tenor bags...majority of the time, i play with Vega's, GREAT rebound, light, easy to maneuver with...BUT, with mallets, i am all about the Pro Mark Americorps....I dont remember which one's exactly, but tehy are beautiful. they have enough weight to them so i can do scrapes and scraps and never over hit...if you see what im saying. [color:"red"] [/color] BUT, if you want the best ultimate sounds and colors out of your drums, which i imagine you do...go with a pair of Vic Firth Thom Hannum snare sticks. they are big enough to give you the "BOOM" but also agile enough to do even the slightest buzz roll...they are light, fast, easy to handle around the drums, and plus....they just feel awesome on the tenors....
Sorry if i sound insane....COFFEE WORKS WONDERS! <img src="/threads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" />