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Ahead LU Signature Series Drumsticks - Lars Ulrich

Aluminum-core Drumstick Pair with Vibration Reduction System and Replaceable Shaft Cover/Tips - Length: 16.25," Diameter: 0.595", Weight: 65g
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The Power Behind Metallica's Beats

Broken sticks are a bummer - especially in the middle of a recorded take or live set. And Sweetwater knows replacing those wood drumsticks gets expensive. That's why we're pleased to carry Ahead drumsticks. These aluminum-core sticks are the perfect option for many drummers out there. They last 6-10 times longer than wood and are claimed to be safer on the wrists, safer on cymbals, and harder hitting with less effort. Ahead Lars Ulrich Signature Series Drumsticks are built to match the ferocity of Lars' iconic playing style. They're longer and heavier than Ahead's 2Bs, delivering fat rimshots and juicy tom fills to power Metallica's music.

Ahead drumsticks: ahead of their time

Drummer and engineer Rick Grossman recognized a trend in sporting goods in the early 1990s. Traditional wood baseball bats and hockey sticks were being replaced with light and durable aluminum ones. Grossman wondered if the same technology could be applied to drumsticks. Grossman developed a prototype that his company eventually sold to Bob Kasha, and thus, the Ahead company was born. Ahead drumsticks have found favor among metal artists and heavy hitters across the globe, and today they can be seen in the hands of Lars Ulrich, Mick Fleetwood, and Tommy Lee, just to name a few.

Ahead Lars Ulrich Signature Series Drumsticks Features:
  • The only drumstick brand with a 60-day warranty!
  • Designed for Lars Ulrich of Metallica
  • Lasts 6-10 times longer than traditional wood sticks
  • Lightweight, durable aerospace 7075 aluminum tube core
  • Vibration Reduction System (VRS) provides 50% less shock and 5% more rebound than wood
  • Safer on the wrists - great for carpal tunnel and arthritis sufferers
  • Provides harder strokes with less effort
  • Powder coated finish feels nice in the hands
  • Polyurethane shaft covers are easy to replace and recycle
  • Replaceable tips vary cymbal response instantly
  • Won't damage your equipment or void cymbal warranty
  • Manufactured to exact tolerances (+/- 1g) for the perfect pair every time
Extend the life of your sticks and joints with Ahead Lars Ulrich Signature Series Drumsticks!
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sticks
  • Model: Lars Ulrich Signature
  • Material: Aluminum core with polyurethane sleeve
  • Size: 2B
  • Length: 16.25"
  • Diameter: .595"
  • Tip Material: Nylon
  • Manufacturer Part Number: LU

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Rated 5/5

Ahead LU..worth the money

Was very skeptical of non wood sticks..these sticks are amazing...I will not be buying wood sticks again as long as these are available.I cant tell the difference the feel is the same to me..they cost more but it's worth it and the replacement pieces are very affordable.
Rated 5/5

Man Oh Man

they are the best super comfortable i use the ahead grip tape and these are the only sticks ive use for 8 years very nice im a rock drummer and beat these drumsticks to death and they last so long please get them it will make drumming alot better
Rated 5/5

Ooo! These Look Good!

And they are good! It's hard to cope with the concept of switching from my favored Vic Firth's, but with sharp cymbal edges and a fierce French grip blast beat on the snare rim those Vic Firth's are just a once in a while luxury when it comes down to it. These Ahead sticks are a smooth transition from wood shafts and tips. They are well balanced and bright with the nylon tips hitting very precise and clear. A long time ago I had played Vaters with nylon tips and always liked that sharp attack nylon tip sound, "this is that missing link sound from my early years I've been missing out on for a long time ever since I switched to Vic firth's all wood". These fit every style for me, and that's saying a lot because I am very eclectic. Plus, I've been a METALLICA fan for twenty-seven years now, and my friend let me use a pair of Tommy lee's for a while on an electronic set, and those Ahead sticks felt great too! The replaceable shaft sleeves are very affordable. Just do yourself a favor and get Ahead in sounds in life, and these definitely help me do that.
Music background: All Sounds/All Music
Rated 5/5

Great

Got it really fast and customer service is amazing. Very helpful and easy to talk to. Will order anytime I need anything.
Only down is wish it was easier to do the monthly payments but over all I tell everyone about this site.
Music background: Drums
Rated 5/5

MODERN TECHNOLOGY IS A BEAUTIFUL THING!

I've been playing drums on and off since I was eight years old.ive used a lot of different drumsticks.i was discussing with a lady friend of mine that I just wasn't super happy with my conventional drumsticks because I go through them like water!(I drink a lot of water)...so unbeknownst to me she went online and found these HIGHLY advanced drumsticks by AHEAD products that Sweetwater music had been carrying.The Lars Ulrich model is what I chose,and honestly I will not use any other drumsticks as long as I play drums!!!...I also got different models of there drumsticks.the performance of these sticks have helped my drumming technique and performance ten fold if you can believe that!.....FELLOW DRUMMERS!,...YOU MUST TRY THEM!.the design of the product is PHENOMENAL!..the weight distribution of the alloy core of AHEAD sticks make attack and rapid fire and transitioning unbelievable!....thank you for confident building tool!.....LIFE IS BETTER WITH LARS ULRICH AHEAD DRUMSTICKS!
Music background: Drumming since I was young,not as young anymore!
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