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Vic Firth

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The Vic Firth RUTE-X rods offer unparalleled dynamic versatility, solid rimshots and cross sticking that you just can't get with traditional rods. Perfect for the studio, practice or any low volume setting, these poly synthetic RUTE-X rods offer the feel and response of a drumstick with the volume control and alternative sounds of a rod product.
Vic Firth RUTE-X Poly Synthetic
Vic Firth RUTE-X Poly Synthetic
Vic Firth RUTE-X Poly Synthetic

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Poly synthetic RUTE-X rods offer the feel and response of a drumstick with the volume control and alternative sounds of a rod product

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  • Definitely a disappointment...

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    submitted3 years ago

    byTony

    fromNorcal

    I've been playing the original Rute-X wood dowel sticks for a while now, and they really do play nicely. My only complain with those is that they break, which is what got me to try these. These just suck. They showed up seriously blemmed, it looked like the end of one of the dowels was somehow melted. I took a utility knife and whittled it smooth so they would play evenly. Then once I finally got to play with them the disappointment just got worse... They play WAY more like brushes (way lighter than the mediums), and the rubber o-rings used to adjust the attack just flew off and across the room within the first song! I've played both the medium and heavy and loved the way they both felt, good enough feel for paradiddles and rolls. They were both worth having in my stick bag, they just didn't last too long until one or two of the dowels broke. These are pretty much just a waste right out of the box, don't waste your money unless you want to play then wide open for a very soft sound.

  • Good balance.

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    submitted4 years ago

    byDenise

    fromTexas

    Very good balance...

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