Pick Compare Tool

This tool can compare any two picks head-to-head. To see the full list of picks with customizable grading, visit this page.

A:
B:
A B
SAM_3091-1
SAM_5679
A B Comment
Thickness 1.4mm 2.75mm
Length 24mm 23mm
Width 21mm 24mm
Material Tusq Acrylic
Bevel V Soft V
Warm/Bright 4 3 B is slightly warmer
Fundamental/Complex 6 6 Both are very similar
Flexible/Stiff 9 10 B is slightly stiffer
Gritty/Smooth 9 9 Both are very similar
Volume 4 6 B is noticeably louder
Precision 8 5 A is significantly more precise
Speed 8 7 A is slightly faster
Comfort 5 7 B is noticeably more comfortable
Durability 7 9 B is noticeably more durable
Grip 6 6 Both are very similar
Price 6 4 A is noticeably cheaper
Quality 4 7 B is significantly better made
Total Grade 6.8 6.4 Overall, I slightly prefer A over B
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