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_4230-1
SAM_4087-1
A B Comment
Thickness 3mm 2mm
Length 28mm 24mm
Width 23mm 20mm
Material PEEK 1000 Lexan
Bevel Sharp V Sharp V
Warm/Bright 7 6.5 A is slightly brighter
Fundamental/Complex 5 3 B is noticeably fundamentaler
Flexible/Stiff 9.5 8 A is noticeably stiffer
Gritty/Smooth 1 7 B is significantly smoother
Volume 8.5 3 A is significantly louder
Precision 10 9 A is slightly more precise
Speed 3 8 B is significantly faster
Comfort 6 4 A is noticeably more comfortable
Durability 9.5 3 A is significantly more durable
Grip 6 4 A is noticeably grips better
Price 3.5 10 B is significantly cheaper
Quality 6 3 A is significantly better made
Total Grade 6.8 6.6 Overall, I slightly prefer A over B
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