Why Twist Rods?

 

We got tired of spending exorbitant amounts of our hard-earned money to replace rods that would break after a few songs, or a set (if we were lucky), so we made better ones!  We developed Twist Rods, not only to let you get more for your money but also to give you a cool alternative. 

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• All our Twist Rods models are made in the USA from domestically grown Birch and Poplar dowels, hand-dipped in lacquer for more durability and their grips are all fully glued, not just spot glued in a few places.

• All models, apart from the Kendo Rods, have our signature twist which allows for more rebound, a fatter sound and more flexibility in the dowels. 

• Our grip-wrap is a thinker PVC wrap, which is a more durable material than the typical polyolefin you find in most other brands.

• All models come with an "O" ring* to give you the control and adjust-ability to get an open fat brush effect or closed tight stick sound.

• The Bigfoot, Yeti, Hybrid and Kendo models come standard with a vinyl cap end for a more traditional feel.  These models have short-medium grips to allow for more dowel movement.

• The Jazz, Jazz Lite and Rock models come with your choice of ends; vinyl, rubber or felt mallet (or choose both vinyl and rubber ends).  These models have a grip-wrap which is extended beyond the rim-shot zone and they have a hard plastic bell ringer at the end of the grip for more articulation when hitting the bell of the cymbal.

 

*We suggest storing all Twist Rods in the open position with the "O" rings where the grip-wrap meets the open dowels for the best results.  Storing Twist Rods in the closed position, with the "O" rings at the playing tip may result in a lesser dowel flare over time.

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Not sure which model to try?

Check out the suggestions below and click on each product for a more in-depth description.

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Looking for cymbal articulation?

Try one of the Originals; the Rock, Jazz or Jazz Lite models, which features an added aluminum ring.

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Love having even more versatility?

Try one of the Originals; the Rock, Jazz or Jazz Lite models with interchangeable vinyl cap or rubber butt ends.

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Want a light, airy effect with more dowel movement?

Try the Bigfoot or Yeti models which have more dowels.

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Looking for a completely different sound?

Try the Twisted Hybrid or Kendo Rods models which are unique and different.

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