The shape of your drumstick tip can completely change your sound. Each tip style brings out different tones and feels on your kit. Whether you’re looking for crisp cymbal definition, warm backbeats, or maximum projection, the right tip helps you get there. Check out the various tip shapes offered by Scorpion Percussion and select the perfect tip for your playing style.
OVAL TIP
Benefits:
- Produces the widest tonal range—rich, dark, and versatile.
- Can shift easily between bright attack (tip) and fat tone (shoulder).
Playing Styles:
- Perfect for drummers who need flexibility across genres.
- Great for dynamic playing (from quiet jazz to heavier rock).
ACORN TIP
Benefits:
- Warm, full-bodied tone with more low-end and richness.
- Warm, full-bodied tone with more low-end and richness.
- Good balance between articulation and spread.
Playing Styles:
- Common in rock, pop, and funk because it delivers strong backbeats with warmth.
Playing Styles:
- Common in rock, pop, and funk because it delivers strong backbeats with warmth.
- Versatile—works well on both drums and cymbals, especially when a rounder sound is preferred.
BALL TIP
Benefits:
- Produces a bright, clear, and articulate sound.
- Very consistent tone across drums and cymbals because of the symmetrical shape.
Playing Styles:
- Great for jazz, orchestral, and lighter styles where precision and definition are key.
- Ideal when you want consistent cymbal "ping" or clarity in ghost notes.
- Produces a bright, clear, and articulate sound.
- Very consistent tone across drums and cymbals because of the symmetrical shape.
Playing Styles:
- Great for jazz, orchestral, and lighter styles where precision and definition are key.
- Ideal when you want consistent cymbal "ping" or clarity in ghost notes.
BARREL TIP
Benefits:
- Big, punchy sound with maximum contact area.
- Delivers powerful cymbal crashes and thick drum tones.
Playing Styles:
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- Big, punchy sound with maximum contact area.
- Delivers powerful cymbal crashes and thick drum tones.
Playing Styles:
- Excellent for jazz, fusion, and concert settings where warmth and body matter more than cut.
- Great for drummers who want a rounder cymbal wash or fuller drum sound without excess brightness.
- Works well in acoustic or lower-volume environments where balance and richness are key.
STICK ATTRIBUTES:
REBOUND SPEED (Fastest to Slowest):
Ball > Acorn > Oval > Barrel
ARTICULATION (Bright to Warm):
Ball > Acorn > Barrel > Oval
SUMMARY
Ball = precision, clarity
Acorn = warm, balanced
Oval = versatile, dynamic
Barrel = loud, powerful
