I need a new striker for crystal

[Philippe]

Guys I need a specific type of striker that wont break the bank that will give me the ability to do very aggressive cutting and purrs. I have yet to find one that makes me happy but I've only tried a few types, walnut, oak, rosewood and cedar. Like I said, I really want this specific striker to put out the aggressive cuts and purrs. Any input is appreciated.

[R.W. Mackey]

  You didn't say what type pot you running, but the Diamondwood laminated type strikers will
Play loud on most surfaces.

Roy

[R.W. Mackey]

  Philippe, missed the Crystal in your heading. Would still try the Diamondwood, and consider
Purpleheart, and Black Locust.

Roy

[eddie234]

Try yellowheart. I got mine from Neil Herman, he make them for hook's

[scoot12]

woodhaven birch laminate flared tip striker

[bunk]

I second the woodhaven birch flared tip but it's not cheap. $25 now. Academy Sports had them on clearance for $12.99 but after the price hike there clearance price is $19.99. Still my favorite striker on my crysral. I also have the hooks yellow heart and like it but use it more on my hot hen slate. Sweet combo.

[Roost Wrecker]

I would say dymondwood, purpleheart, or monkey pod

[eddie234]

I like either the birch from woodhaven or my yellowheart gobble stix

[waddle13]

 The monkey wood sounds awesome . I use it on my Southland Yellow Heart Crystal . Another one is the macassar ( sp ? ) striker I had Wendell Rye from Lights Out make . Worth every penny .

[Cut*N*Run]

The type of wood is part of it, but so is the shape of the striker and how you hold it. Padauk is a good bet, yellowheart too.

[R AJ]

A super sounding striker made specifically for crystal is an aluminum tipped striker made by Larry Fail in Greenville, Al. Give him a call and he will likely run one for you to hear. Phone 334-382-8982.

[captin_hook]

Try a yingling carbon rod

[mwr]

Black locust from Steve(West Augusta)!!  Great Striker!

[strutnrut]

African Blackwood.

[Gooserbat]

Ipe, would be my #1 pick but Purpleheart, Osage, or Dymondwood all would be good.