Zildjian Dave Grohl Artist Series drumstick review: the Foo Fighters signature hickory
An editorial review of the Zildjian Dave Grohl Artist Series signature drumstick (ZASDG). Hickory wood, oversized 16-3/4 inch length, .600 inch diameter, acorn tip, tattoo-artwork finish, designed with Dave Grohl for hard-hitting stadium rock.
Reviewed by the Change Your Strings editorial team ·
The Zildjian Dave Grohl Artist Series drumstick (model ZASDG) is a hickory stick designed with the Foo Fighters frontman and drummer, part of Zildjian's Artist Series drumstick line. 16-3/4 inch length, 0.600 inch diameter, acorn wood tip, with metallic two-color artwork reproducing Grohl's famous tattoos. The oversized length and diameter sit above a standard 5B for extra power and reach, built for hard-hitting stadium-rock and grunge backbeats.
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What it is, in one paragraph
The Zildjian Dave Grohl Artist Series (model ZASDG) is a hickory drumstick designed with the Foo Fighters frontman and drummer. 16-3/4 inch length, 0.600 inch diameter, acorn wood tip, with metallic two-color artwork reproducing Grohl's tattoos. The oversized profile sits above a standard 5B in both length and diameter, built for Grohl's hard-hitting stadium-rock and grunge backbeat style.
Spec sheet
Zildjian Dave Grohl ZASDG spec
Verdict and the affiliate hook
If you play hard-hitting stadium rock, grunge, or alternative rock, the Dave Grohl Artist Series is the oversized spec to study. The extra length gives reach across a wide kit; the extra shaft mass survives high-velocity backbeats; the acorn tip keeps cymbal articulation full rather than pingy. For lighter contexts, a standard 5B or the Travis Barker Artist Series is a closer fit.
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