Strikers and sounds

[Tracker12]

So what makes a certain striker sound better than others when used on slate.  Is it the grind the wood or just getting it right

[BTH]

I think also the lighter weight the wood the less pressure you need to achieve a realistic sound. IE I can get an ipe striker on slate to sound real and not loud or aggressive with a lot more downward pressure with the striker on the surface than if I run a canary wood striker on same surface to get the same sound. If I put too much pressure on lighter strikers they seem to skip and jump a lot more (possibly just me). 

[Dr Juice]

I think it has more to do with how hard or soft the wood the striker is made of

plus the pressure exerted on the surface IMO.

[SteelerFan]

Weight and balance of striker
Density of the wood / hardness
Grip of the grain / shape of the tip

Add any or all of that to variables of how tightly you grip the striker, and how much pressure you apply - and you'll get the hundreds of different combination favorites that folks will recommend.

The mix & match process can be fun & frustrating.

[boatpaddle]

Weight and balance of striker
Density of the wood / hardness
Grip of the grain / shape of the tip

Add any or all of that to variables of how tightly you grip the striker, and how much pressure you apply - and you'll get the hundreds of different combination favorites that folks will recommend.

The mix & match process can be fun & frustrating.

Well said, Jeff....

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