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(More customer reviews)Though I haven't used these onstage yet, I doubt I will. The problem is, these acrylic sticks have too much flex to rebound properly off drumheads. In other words, their playing feel is poor.
Whether this is due to the button cell batteries moving around in the butts of the sticks, or simply a lack of rigidity in the acrylic construction, Firestix just don't have the solid feel of proper wood sticks.
I had intended to use these Firestix for my band's solo number, but I'm anticipating that their feel will compromise my playing enough that I would be better off relying on the sound and feel of my usual Vic Firth wood sticks than opting for the "flash" of Firestix.
The Amazon affiliate from whom I bought these also neglected to include the original Firestix package shown in the product photo, as well as instructions. So as best I can determine, there is also no way to turn the Firestix off. That means that any knocks the sticks take in my stick bag en route to a gig will cause them to flash, reducing battery life.
I will update this review if I revise my opinion after our upcoming band rehearsal, when I will try out the Firestix.
Until then, I will consider them best suited as a kids' toy rather than an instrument for a pro or semi-pro drummer.
Disappointing...
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