Ahead 2B Aluminium Drumsticks

£45.69

Heavy Hitters, Meet Your Match – The Ahead 2B Aluminium Drumsticks are built for drummers who demand maximum power, volume, and durability. Designed with a thick diameter and solid construction, these sticks are ideal for high-impact playing styles like rock, metal, and punk. Featuring Ahead’s aerospace-grade aluminium core, replaceable polyurethane shaft covers, and bright, articulate nylon tips, the Ahead 2B delivers consistent performance, unmatched strength, and a bold presence behind the kit.

Key Features:

  • Length: 16.12″ – Slightly longer for added reach and leverage

  • Diameter: .630″ – Extra-thick profile for powerful grip and full tone

  • Material: Aerospace-Grade Aluminium – Built to withstand extreme playing

  • Covering: Replaceable Polyurethane Shaft Covers – Extends life and protects gear

  • Tip: Replaceable Nylon – Provides sharp, defined cymbal and drum articulation

  • Handle: Ergonomic Shock-Absorbing Grip – Reduces vibration and playing fatigue

  • Finish: Satin Aluminium with Black Grip – Rugged and ready for the stage

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 01/09/2025
 SKU: A2B
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Description

Ahead’s 2B Drumsticks are made for drummers who play hard and need gear that can keep up. With their heavy-duty design and reinforced feel, these sticks deliver the kind of punch and presence that cuts through even the loudest mixes. Whether you’re powering through blast beats or laying down thick rock grooves, the A2B gives you the control, weight, and response to do it with authority.

Sound & Feel:

  • Loud, Bright Cymbal Attack – Nylon tips deliver projection and clarity

  • Heavy Rebound – Extra mass provides full stroke response and strong backbeat

  • Thick, Confident Grip – Large diameter fills the hand for increased control

  • Fatigue-Reducing Handle – Shock-absorbing grip enhances comfort during extended use

Built for Performance:

  • Aerospace aluminium construction for extreme durability

  • Replaceable tips and sleeves extend the stick’s playable life

  • Ideal for physically demanding genres and high-volume situations

  • Designed to handle aggressive playing without wearing down

Ideal For:

  • Rock, metal, and punk drummers who play with heavy intensity

  • Players who prefer a thick, weighty stick for added power

  • Musicians who regularly break wooden sticks and need long-lasting alternatives

  • Performers seeking consistent tone and control in high-energy environments

When nothing but power will do, the Ahead 2B Aluminium Drumsticks are your go-to tools for dominating the stage or the studio – stronger, louder, and built to last.

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If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

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If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

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