Maker
Ahead
Aluminium-core sticks and drum cases
Ahead sticks are an aluminium alloy core inside a replaceable polyurethane sleeve, which makes them last far longer than wood and transmit noticeably less shock. The same company makes the armour-plated cases seen on touring kits.
Models
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Ahead 5A
Drumstick · United States
An Ahead stick is an aluminium alloy core inside a polyurethane sleeve, with a replaceable tip. They last far longer than wood, transmit less shock, and feel unmistakably different — which is why drummers either use them exclusively or not at all.
Categories
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Drumsticks & Mallets
Hickory, maple, and oak sticks by model number; wire and nylon brushes; and the yarn, cord, and felt mallets that concert percussion is played with.
Representative model
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Ahead 5A
Drumstick · United States
An Ahead stick is an aluminium alloy core inside a polyurethane sleeve, with a replaceable tip. They last far longer than wood, transmit less shock, and feel unmistakably different — which is why drummers either use them exclusively or not at all.