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Lightweight and Long-lasting Sticks from the Mind of Daru Jones





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Daru Jones' signature aluminum sticks pack the speed and finesse of a smaller stick, with 6-10x the longevity of traditional wood options. This model is among the first to feature Ahead's Hyper-Form Engineering swaging process, for even greater performance and longer life. This means you can really dig into those Dilla beats, rimshots, and cross-sticks without fearing a mid-song split. Not only that, but thanks to Ahead's Vibration Reduction System, Daru's DJNY Leos provide less shock and more rebound than wood sticks. Daru's sticks feel effortless in the hand ? their high-precision alloy cores offer consistent weight and balance, while their ergonomically tuned handles feel great on your wrists. Replaceable polyurethane covers protect your sticks and drum gear, while unbreakable nylon tips, which are also replaceable, yield a soft, wood-like texture on skins and cymbals. If you're looking for precision speed with a much-reduced breakage rate, you're sure to love the Ahead Daru Jones "DJNY Leo Sticks" from Sweetwater.





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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 can be seen in the hands of drummers like Lars Ulrich, Mick Fleetwood, and Tommy Lee (along with quite a few of us here at Sweetwater).





Ahead Daru Jones "DJNY Leo" Drumsticks Features:


Daru Jones' signature series aluminum drumsticks


Lasts 6-10 times longer than wood sticks


Hyper-Form Engineering swaging process yields even greater performance and longevity


Vibration Reduction System (VRS) ensures less shock and more rebound than wood sticks


High-precision alloy core offers consistent weight and balance


Ergonomically tuned handles feel great on your wrists


Polyurethane covers protect your sticks and gear


Unbreakable nylon tips yield a soft, wood-like sound


Covers, tips, and rings are all replaceable