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_4078-1
SAM_0451
A B Comment
Thickness 2mm 1.5
Length 25mm 25mm
Width 20mm 25mm
Material n/a Vespel
Bevel Smooth V Sharp V
Warm/Bright 5.5 6 B is slightly brighter
Fundamental/Complex 3 6 B is significantly complexer
Flexible/Stiff 9 9.5 B is slightly stiffer
Gritty/Smooth 9 10 B is slightly smoother
Volume 3 6 B is significantly louder
Precision 6 8 B is noticeably more precise
Speed 8 8 Both are very similar
Comfort 6 9 B is significantly more comfortable
Durability 7 9 B is noticeably more durable
Grip 7 4 A is significantly grips better
Price 10 4 A is significantly cheaper
Quality 4 9 B is significantly better made
Total Grade 6.6 7.8 Overall, I strongly prefer B over A
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