Dunlop Nylon Max Grip 0.73 Player Pk

I play various acoustic instruments including a Lowden LSE II, a Baby Taylor and a Bazouki. I've used Jim Dunlop plectrums for years and I assumed these would be the same, but the grip is better.

This is a big advantage when it comes to playing live in a sweaty bar. Smooth plecs just end up sliding out of my fingers, and even the raised surface of the Jim Dunlops were beginning to give me problems. The max grip though is more spiky.

A couple of slight disadvantages to the spikiness.
1/ When you squeeze them into a plectrum holder they can be difficult to get out as they grip each other.
2/ If you brush the strings with the spikes, they catch the strings, resulting in unwelcome noises and lack of control.

The thickness and bendiness are perfect for me. I've just switched from the .88's to the .73's to give a slightly gentler sound and more speed. I use the .60's for electric.

I was skeptical about buying these picks as i didn't think they could do what they claimed to but once they arrived, I happily admitted i was wrong. Very wrong!

I use them mainly for strumming but the 1.0 gauge is also great for solos.

In short, these picks rock. I tend to sweat heavily onstage and I was forever dropping picks when playing. Since using these, I may drop one in an hour set but even that is rare. These stick to your fingers like a drummer to a free bar.

If you're wondering what picks to buy, try these. I'll never play another type of pick.