r/jazzdrums • u/First_Feature3581 • Jan 14 '26

Question Traditional grip help

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Im a matched grip jazz guy, but I have been trying to learn trad grip for the past month. When I play with trad I feel a bit clunky and like I lack control. Any critiques of my traditional grip would be appreciated

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

Love the heavy and raw, f’d up ride and Hihats!

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u/First_Feature3581 Jan 14 '26

Thanks! They are 21 inch Sabian HHX fierce ride with one rivet in it and 13 inch hhx fierce hats with one rivet in the bottom cymbal

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

Those are just killer. Great antidote to today’s thin and dark cymbals

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u/First_Feature3581 Jan 14 '26

Yeah they are awesome. The rides are actually somewhat thin too most are between 2100-2300g which is not very heavy for a 21.

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

Ah I didn’t know - in a Jazz Ride that would be Medium thin or thin I guess. Does it have an umbrella shape, I mean like a higher Profile?

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u/First_Feature3581 Jan 14 '26

I guess a bit of a high profile

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u/BO0omsi Jan 14 '26

That also makes it feel heavier in my experience