Vic Grip VS. Plasti-Dip

Today we explore the differences of Plasti-Dip and the Vic Grip drum stick. Who will win?!
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[@JulianKlimczyk]

Spray Plasti-Dip on the Vic Grip.

[@ouncy]

That's just playing God.

[@creamoomf]

Smithing 100

[@mrgoodbehavebruh6436]

nice (there was 69 likes so i had to

[@timanderson5342]

You should try flex seal

[@Kapin05]

_That's a lotta damage!_

[@ChefBrownSauce]

The super strong water proof spray that can easily patch, bond, seal and repair

[@boazvandenbrink]

I T E V E N W O R K S U N D E R W A T E R

[@ReignJeffersonCTria]

Now you can play drums under water

[@kitkatkid1976]

Who else read underwater in his accent Underwooder

[@meals24u]

Anybody trying this, just a tip, rough up the sticks a lil with a sanding sponge, so the dip can stick better, and if you are really into it, buy the the clear glosifier top coat from plasti dip and top it over once or twice after your color. The downside is that you'll have a glossier finish, but it makes the dip a lot harder and durable. Just my two cents from past experience. Great vid..

[@cursedcliff7562]

So scotchbright?

[@rowinsho]

Ive' tried this with Planti-Dip and love the results. I was a bit more impatient so I used the Plasti-Dip liquid and just dipped the sticks in the can. You get a thicker coat quicker. Something else that I've found works great is heat shrink tubing. Just slide on and heat. It's really durable and by far the most cost effective option. One 3-foot section of heat shrink costs $3.45 at your local MicorCenter Computer store. Depending on how far up I take the grip, I can get two or three pairs of sticks with one section.

[@denniswalsh8476]

They (3M?) also make heat shrink in lots of colors and with heat activated glue in the core (less colors though). The glue doubles the price. A narrow ring of super glue at each end would work as well. If they start to "feel funny" (loose), reheat to reshrink. them.

[@zash008]

you can also re-apply and renew the worn off coating of a coated snare head with Rustoleum Textured white paint. it's virtually the exact same coating as Remo has on their heads.

[@zedpwner]

michael hey so this is the famous comment

[@creamoomf]

Your fake news

[@c_townmtg]

I plasti-dipped my plasti-dip

[@drummerchef851]

Where the heck do you live, Ive never seen that many drum heads in a single music shop including our guitar center? Thanks

[@rdavidr]

+drummerchef851 Va

[@jordanyashi1416]

+rdavidr I live in VA and I still have never seen that many heads in a guitar center.

[@chunkysucks]

I've seen 5x that many heads in a single shop. Buuuuut nearly no one here is from Australia ;D

[@onion6667]

yeah it all burned

[@kencarson5033]

This guy has the best guitar center ever

[@w2hostile486]

Interesting idea: two different colors. I have a tendency to switch my sticks from hand to hand. I think they ware a little better. Maybe two colors will help keep up with the rotation. IDK..gonna try it out though. Thanks for the vids and please keep it up.

[@shittybill3900]

What about zildjian dip series?

[@nickpaternostro2900]

They're basically the same thing as Vic Firth's dips.

[@onuj469]

They are made by vic firth.

[@iQuincyboy]

Just got an idea - what if you use Plasti-dip as a drum dampener? You could spray some onto your heads (thus controlling the amount of dampening), it would stay - and you are free to peel it off wheen it's not needed anymore. Might even work with cymbals..

[@rdavidr]

Дмитрий Давидяк that video has been in the works for a couple months now... I just keep getting side tracked and focus on other videos. Soon though!

[@rdavidr]

Дмитрий Давидяк also, if you watch the most recent $20 drum set video, youll notice the bd head is white ;)

[@hansgrueber8169]

What about plasti-dipping the inside of the tom shell?...I wonder if that would affect dampening? It would look cool with a loud color with a clear reso head and lights underneath, lol.

[@wonk40]

i misread that like 3 times and thought you said "hands"

[@creamoomf]

rdavidr do flex seal mate

[@regormortis]

Used to work at a tool store that sold that dip stuff. Always wondered if that would work for drum sticks. Awesome video!

[@ziiofswe]

I've been using VicGrip for a little while, and in my experience, the place it _starts_ to tear is at the end of the stick I use most on the snare drum. The end grinds against my leg and once it's worn through, the coating starts to fly around. After a few rehearsal sessions with my bands there are little red pieces all over the floor. Once there's a hole, the rate of wear increases from just the normal usage. I probably rehearsed ten to fifteen 2-hour passes before the first hole, but after that it only took about ten to fifteen more to wear off almost all the coating except a few centimeters on the middle of each stick.

[@zash008]

there are so many uses you will find for plasti-dip it is worth spraying your sticks yourself...you will find things around your house or car to use plast-dip on so you will always have some plasti-dip handy anyways and thus cost virtually no extra money spraying your own sticks. PLUS you can spray your sticks again later if you want. PLUS if the plasti-dip starts to wear off you will likely not notice a loss in gripping anyways. It doesn't take much plasti-dip to get a good grip... As a side note you can also buy plasti-dip in a can with a lid so you can actually "dip" your sticks and have a thicker coating if you want.

[@audioid]

you should try the plasti "dip" instead of the "spray"

[@jeyrey3898]

Nexcare 3M "Absolute waterproof cushions stretches and flexes" tape roll is a bandage find near the bandaid makes the BEST easiest cheapest fastest padded grip tape. Although I'd like to try this out in black. Cuz I hate the beige color of the nexcare tape looks dirty over time. Thanks for posting

[@ScottRidesHonda]

I either buy sticks cheap in bulk and spray with plasti dip or I buy singles for special occasions those are usually promark 2bs but something I have done a little of is flex seal (ran out of plasti dip while making a batch was all I could find) its more soft and cushiony you might want to try some.

[@mattyxxl]

Not sure if I'm just hard on gear... But I tried this last weekend. I used duplicolor brand so that may be the issue. I'm in a country bar band and we play anywhere from 4 to 8 hours a weekend and after the first night they were down to wood on almost the entire stick. I have never used the Vic grip sticks so maybe they wouldn't hold up either. I usually use the Vic wrap stuff. Last me a few nights. Just expensive. Either way. Great videos.... Thanks for the content.

[@Haassan1]

Yo bruh. I like ur vids. Ur channel is probably my fav. I also like the AdventureDrums channel, so I got really excited by the thought of u teaming up with AdventureDrums. Just as a another fun little experiment. Im very curious on what the result would be. Truthfully, thinking about it, I cant imagen it would be any good, cuz the only common thing u have is drums, but as I a fan I probably would enjoy nevertheless.

[@aphaxtwan]

I've found that heat-shrink tubing works well for a grip on my drumsticks.

[@dieseldown]

I just did this, It basically feels like Zildjian dip, I say get 2 good shows out a pair of sticks which is like any other stick life.

[@TheeKEDster]

I would only do two things differently: figure out a way to hang the sticks with the butt pointing down (just incase there is any drip), and I would not cover as much of the stick with the coating. I tend to grip further back on the stick and i would not want to hit rims or cymbals with the coating which goes past the half way point on the stick. This is an awesome idea though. I may buy a brick of Goodwood 7A sticks and coat them, since I usually play larger sticks.

[@CLoi8]

Pretty good review but you missed all the signature models and their respective colours too. I personally wouldn't go out and buy a pair of really thin VF stocks and coat em with black plastidip to mimic the Questlove sticks as they last a really long time for me and it's just not worth the time making my own. That's my situation and opinion though. Great job with the video bro

[@rdavidr]

Carlo Loielo Thanks man, but yeah, seriously the minute I exported the video I remembered Gavin Harrison's sticks are coated and then found out theres a handful of others too...

[@JeremyLeech]

I use Wilson grip wrap or whatever it's called. $2.97 for a pack of 3 at Wal-Mart. Thats enough for 3 pair. Works well.

[@NeZversSounds]

I'd suggest to make fiberglass drumsticks (I hope that's right name of material). One of my teachers in school was drummer and he told that he still have fiberglass sticks he hanged on wall after he stopped playing drums, because they didn't brake on him for long time.

[@smashrhythm]

The RRP for vic grips in Australia are like $30 so it's worth buying a can of plasti dip

[@larsvaahlmar1784]

I wonder if it would work on the aluminum shafts of the Ahead sticks.

[@joke123joke7]

before you apply the last coat of it ,lightly sand it with a fine sandpaper after that apply the final coat

[@worldscum8846]

you probably should of let the sticks dry longer before you did the rub test, some plastic paint doesn't harden for about a week , it's in the fine print on the can

[@waldvogelreview7755]

One of the things i would like you to consider on the durability and feel is the type of plasti-dip you chose to use. The spray can plasti-dip is thinner to spray out of the nozzle, and in my opinion not as durable as the actually plasti-dip that comes in the can. This link is to plasti-dip that would likely feel and function more like the vic-grip. You simply dip it into the container for diy tools handles etc. this is the kind you actually dip in. www.amazon.com/Performix-12213-Plasti-Dip-Black/dp/B00I9SK8XY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1475094781&sr=8-3&keywords=plastidip

[@trainfever1]

You can buy the Plasti dip in liquid instead of aerosol. it goes on thicker and is more durable than the spray on type.

[@warrenoids]

you did quite a great job man

[@gmdrummerboy]

Plasti-Dip takes a little bit to fully cure. It'll come off pretty easy within the first 24 hours. But I'm totally gonna try this.

[@michaelandric908]

I'm using zildjian sticks. Ringo Star, Purple grip. Great sticks.

[@rickgrossdrums]

I bought a pair of the Los Cabos dip grip sticks and I really should've known better considering my previous experience with grip sticks when I was was just starting..they tore my hands to shit in 5 tracks worth of time. The blisters on my hands are still healing *quick bit of maths*..4 days later.Not saying there is anything wrong with los cabos as I I tend to pick up some standard 5as or something but yeah, screw grip sticks.

[@mightymrmousempls]

I feel like price goes to PlastiDip since you could probably do a whole bunch of sticks with a single can, where with Vic you're buying each pair on it's own.

[@megamanagers]

What kind of color is that anyway? What colors industry use? Is that some secret? Nobody cant tell me

[@haydenandcaleb8490]

i broke my sticks and i used tree limbs and it worked just the same and i used the same method no more guitar center ill just go to my back yard :)

[@BlueMcDaniel]

How do you spray the sticks? How far do you spray, and how much do you apply. I tried and my sticks were slightly bubbly. Yours look so smooth.

[@highfructosefun7503]

Blue McDaniel you were probably spraying too close. you wanna be about 10 inches away and make sure to shake the can really well before spraying

[@BlueMcDaniel]

Okay, so doing this outside is def. a best ideea right. These things stink like chemicals, way more than other stuff I sprayed. This smell will be gone right? I don't know if can take that if the rubber smells when it get warm in my hands. Please let me know.

[@highfructosefun7503]

yes definitely do it outside or in a well ventilated area and the smell should go away after it cures

[@bmmusic16]

What is the name of this song from the beginning

[@LTDLimiTeD1995]

What about Flex Seal? TO PROVE THE POWER OR FLEX TAPE *bzzzzz* I SAWED THIS DRUMSET IN HALF!

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

A check for the Vic grip because you have to wait for the spray to dry before you can play..? Like you don't have to go and buy the Vic grip sticks before you can play.. Not that I think it's important but I thought it was a bit strange.

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

Aaaand you're awesome dude!! Love your stuff and that you upload so much!

[@rdavidr]

+jonathanmellqvist2 I was implying you have to go to 2 stores and then on top of that you have to apply it to the stick and then wait for it to dry. Instead of just going to the store and buying a pair of sticks that are good to go

[@jonathanmellqvist2]

rdavidr Yeah I get it. By the way this is the first time I get a reply from a big KZbinr! Hahaha it feels awesome! Thank you ^^

[@oobernoober7617]

These aren't the only grip sticks, do a second video with some zildjian dipped sticks which come in multiple colors and stick sizes

[@Breakdown0]

I just recently bought the actual dip can, as others have suggested, but I found the can was too short and only covered half the area I wanted to coat. Is there any trick or a solution I have simply overlooked? (I'd like it to cover roughly half of the stick)

[@johnburkhalter3880]

You can also get this in a can rather than spray you literally dip the sticks into the can. Allow it to dry and dip again. The more layers of dip will improve durability

[@MrSaiLikesPie]

My first r David r video

[@Robbie.D.Rancid]

he should do this again but with flex seal

[@dizzycalero9138]

en Durabilidad podrias darle una capa extra de esmalte y duraria mas no crees?

[@laughingfungus5382]

I recommend flex seal

[@justinthymes5680]

Cool!I was thinking of plasti-dip'n drum triggers.My Pulse triggers suck,I could do better w/ a .20 cent piezo and plasti than that. There is a dip in a can. I know I'm a dim wit!:/)

[@marshalmciff6577]

Nice video dude

[@Benjarmon]

I'd probably plasti-dip my sticks in blue. I have like 8 durable generic brand sticks and they're amazing. I always need a grip tho so I'll probably try plastidip.

[@dieseldown]

Do 2 light coats, Use first coat as a primer.

[@danny-jo1rb]

Dude if u think 5a is skinny try some Vic Firth AJ4

[@sammymcmahon6496]

I have that exact same calculator

[@H20AssasinMrdare]

Rdavidr,is vic firtch good

[@amelieleroux5333]

Do you have a tip for blisters? I have tons on my hands and I don't hold tight onto the stick, so I guess it's not the grip that is wrong but my skin that is apparently fragile and I don't really like the idea of wearing gloves...

[@Laughingdawg13]

You should hold the stick tight. Duh.

[@NoOne-ye5jf]

+Amélie Le Roux If you don't hold the stick tight it will move and rub against your skin more, which will cause irritation or blisters in your hand, I'm not a drummer, this is just intuition but I guess that you'll eventually build calluses and life will be great.

[@markvmmm]

Just keep playing even if you have blisters. The skin on your hands will eventually get harder and you won't have any problems, unless you change for instance 5a sticks to 5b.

[@amelieleroux5333]

Mark Vm I play for around 6 to 8 hours a week and somehow after a few days the skin gets tender enough for me to get blisters again and the cycle keeps repeating again and again

[@jackbainbridge1361]

Yeah, I have the same problem. I just get over it because playing drums is better than not having blisters haha. Don't hold the stick tighter by the way because that will hold you back with your speed in the long run. Have you tried using a different type of stick?

[@chickenmclockr]

and Vf does have other colors

[@lebrongibson5763]

I get blisters all over my hands when I play and it hurts

[@vogel1124]

How do you think the plasti dip would hold up on rim shots?

[@rdavidr]

+Dillon Vogel over time it would start to tear up, but if you do like I do in the video, it doesnt go up far enough to hit the rim

[@thatboi5514]

Dillon Vogel

[@markuskvassheim4973]

How many coats of plasti dip did you use? I used 4

[@dieseldown]

I used 2 coats, Works fine.

[@tannerhall8410]

Does plastidip transfer to your heads or cymbals if you strike with it? I once painted my sticks with white spray paint. I had white streaks on all of my cymbals where I struck them.

[@MegaKingMP]

Judging by his durability test I would say no. As far as cymbals go, I'm not sure why you would strike THAT far down the stick (maybe you would idk), and I think cross-sticks might be a problem-if u like to click the rim w/ the butt of the stick for heavier sound

[@rdavidr]

Tanner Hall It wont chip like paint, but if anything I could possibly leave a smudge on a head. Ill try it out and get back to you haha

[@tannerhall8410]

The Pepster I was thinking of painting the plasti dip higher up on the stick which might get close to the shoulder where I hit the cymbal. Second if I have my stick upside down when I hit the cymbal for who knows what reason. What about deep rimshots

[@tannerhall8410]

rdavidr What about rimshots as well... would it nastify your rim?

[@rdavidr]

Tanner Hall I just tried it out and it leaves no marks. I also rubbed the butt of the stick on the head and it left no marks at all

[@maxbarry7269]

Do it with flex seal

[@adamdurbin6895]

What about sanding the sticks first maybe you did I don't know but that give some tooth for the Plasti dip to stick better

[@Treacherouskin]

What song is this

[@brandong1246]

Hey I would love to know what's your favorite signature sticks if you have one

[@rdavidr]

brandon gray I switch between the Vic Firth 2Bs and 3As usually, but if I need a lighter stick I like the Vater Manhattan 7As

[@hangar637]

well, thing is, i am sponsored by vf and promark, this was hard for me because i play w/ Shira Kashi White Oak pro-marks, 5b, and i could not find Shira Kashi White Oak vf's, so im would go with the plasti-dip, but i am just going to stick to regular promark 5b shira kashi's...

[@rdavidr]

Donny Hornsby Percussion Help how does that work? vic educational artist and regular artist for promark? still doesnt make sense...

[@hangar637]

i am sponsored by promarks... but i was asked by vf about 3x, but i never said yes bc i prefer promark, they have asked my on instagram and tagged me in alot of things... it is difficult to understand

[@eduardosias7137]

+Hangar 63 Nice to meet you, Mr. Liar.

[@furiml]

What's the intro song ? Can't find it anywhere...

[@willcochran5555]

He makes his own music

[@furiml]

+Will Cochran yeah I kinda guessed it by listening his soundcloud... but I can't find the song there either

[@willcochran5555]

+Adrien Scrève oh really? Huh idk

[@chasesutherland1168]

Is it just me or are sticks at guitar center never in the same place twice and there's never two of the same pair of sticks in the same place?

[@luki4316]

Very important!! Don't switch these sticks! If you hit the toms with the red side, you will have red marks on your toms!

[@dudebreh4178]

My church has a pair of these and i cracked em and I was like shoot

[@TheFruitMugger]

What's the "Yeah!" in the intro song from?

[@jefferyvalandra9649]

ThatMetalBassist no y

[@KingBlonde]

It's not the name of the song, the song can be found on rdavidr's bandcamp

[@slayerficated]

YEAH!

[@zakbowker4623]

I recognise it from filthy frank's rice balls

[@TacticalDrummer]

buy the actual dip, not the spray can. why?? 1. you can dip around 6 to 8 pairs of sticks. 2. it puts a thicker coat on. 3. you can re-dip in about an hour if you want a bit thicker grip, and it will last longer. just my opinion.

[@rdavidr]

+Eric Pfaff yeah I didnt realize they made it in a can at the time

[@oppagaming451]

TAKE THE 100 RIVETS OUT OF THE RIDE AND TEST THE CYMBAL WITH ALL THE HOLES IN IT

[@zamek4744]

Why do I see you everywhere?

[@cameronnash1269]

Hey I got some ideas I would love to see you do

[@rdavidr]

CAMERON NASH im always open to ideas!

[@cameronnash1269]

I was wondering is it possible to make a stack cymbal instead of of just stacking cymbals

[@codemiesterbeats]

flex seal them

[@dangermartin69]

I use hockey tape. Cheap, many colours, and just slightly tacky so they don't slip.

[@KhemBMD]

Tbh the plastidip might not have fully cured yet I’d bet it wouldn’t have peeled as easy

[@fermanakgulmanganinsolsito1835]

FERİDUN DÜZAĞAÇ Ve Emre Aydın Ve Teoman

[@jameslyons1661]

👍

[@boba_feet_669]

Personally I use hockey stick tape

[@Kapin05]

So Plasti-Dip is the best in every way * moments later * I choose the Vic Grip

[@EarthtonesCymbals]

Exactly. Guess what Vic Firth uses? That's right...Plastic Dip.

[@zash008]

there are so many uses you will find for plasti-dip it is worth spraying your sticks yourself...you will find things around your house or car to use plast-dip on so you will always have some plasti-dip handy anyways and thus cost virtually no extra money spraying your own sticks. PLUS you can spray your sticks again later if you want. PLUS if the plasti-dip starts to wear off you will likely not notice a loss in gripping anyways. It doesn't take much plasti-dip to get a good grip... As a side note you can also buy plasti-dip in a can with a lid so you can actually "dip" your sticks and have a thicker coating if you want.

[@kittyairsoft]

Whats the track in the background?

[@supernamnam8110]

Crips dont play VF

[@jayvalle50]

Supernam Nam or do they.........? (Suspenseful music kicks in)

[@DDrummr41]

I've been doing the plasti-dip thing for a long time, actually. I use the Vic Firth Terry Bozzio TB Phase I sticks, which they don't offer in vic-grip.. So I did exactly what you did here. Although, I learned after a short while that the Spray Can dip does leave a little bit of a rough surface, and I didn't like that.. So I bought the actual dip can, that comes with a removeable top (used to dip tool handles and what not) Although that left a rather thick coating, so I bought the Naptha product used to thin out plasti-dip.. it worked perfectly. Now I have a smooth surfaced, perfect grip for my sticks! I'm glad I saw this video so I could give my input on the subject! Great video, man!

[@rdavidr]

+DDrummr41 Yeah using the actual dip can make more sense, I didnt know about it at the time tho

[@thegrandman2535]

DDrummr41 I actually use electrical tape for grips on my sticks

[@carterlilleskau0029]

I use padded grip tape from vic firth then put electrical tape to to keep it on really well

[@Blaver]

vic grip always gives me blisters

[@TurtleTurtlez]

There ain't no blister like a first year marching snare blister

[@AuzzyF22]

Dutch And there ain’t no callus like the top of your left ring finger callus after a year of marching snare 😂

[@DarthCiliatus]

Austin Salyer or callouses on your middle finger from a marching band season of 4 mallet playing with Stevens grip on a vibraphone.

[@creamoomf]

Oof

[@spartandrew8672]

I play tenors now but first year on base sucked so much more

[@jameschamperjr6427]

More advantages to Plasti-dip spray or dip; - You have control over how much of the stick is covered AND how thick. - You could color-key different sticks., that way sizes/matched pairs would be immediately recognizable. - You can re-coat. (I've had the vic-grip peel on a pair) Do sand sticks before coating as others have said.

[@josephmiddleton4422]

I'm jealous of your guitar center, it was fully stocked, mine looks like rummage sale and I always end up having to just order everything online

[@specialbeat]

Maybe if the sticks you were going to "treat" had a light sanding to rough up slightly, the spray may stay on better???

[@stevenraparelli3396]

Great video on the plasti-dip. For a rew years now I have used shrink tubing for electrical wires over my sticks and I love the feel. Durability is off the charts. Reuse them after I break the stick. Lots of elbow grease to remove from a stick that it shrunk to, but totally worth giving a test. 👍

[@holmessph7]

Genius lol. How have I never tried that, thank you

[@tacobob891]

The vic grips and other dipped by MFR sticks are literally dipped, not masked and sprayed on. Thats why the lines are wonky.

[@markvmmm]

Wow, drum sticks are so cheap in The United States. Here in Europe the same pair of sticks is almost twice the price. But that's probably because they are made in the U.S

[@kooshaseyvani9285]

+Mark Vm sorry I know this is 2 months old but I'm wondering if prices are also high for European made sticks like Wincent. do you know how much a pair of Wincents cost in Europe ?

[@markvmmm]

koosha seyvani around €10

[@utterdisaster603]

Can I dip drumsticks into flex seal? For a tough no slip grip?

[@DarthCiliatus]

megatallica 64 Yes. Yes you can.

[@creamoomf]

Are you sponsored in any way shape or form by flex seal

[@HawtDawgN3k]

How many Lowe’s can Rob Lowe rob... if rob Lowe could rob Lowe’s?

[@baconfromhell666]

I have always just used duct tape, really works fantastic. Great grip, feel, durability and extremely cheap. And if you change your mind, you can just remove it again

[@cl3an457]

I have a question, if plastic dip is "cheaper," because plastic dip can spray more, you still have to buy a new pair. Would that cost more still?

[@jakeamano]

cl _3an no. it would still be cheaper. also its ‘plasti dip’ not plastic dip. ;)

[@cl3an457]

@@jakeamano I am sorry if I am asking too much but why would it be cheaper? Sorry. I still appreciate your answer.

[@jakeamano]

cl _3an with 1 can of plasti dip, you could make lots of drumsticks, lets say if you made 5 plasti dip with the cheap vic firth sticks, and bought 5 of the special vic firth sticks. The ones you made are going to be cheaper cause of the money you saved buying the normal sticks as compared to the special ones. 🙂

[@MrMartell2012]

Great comparison bro. Gonna pick up a can of this and try it later today!!!!!!

[@KingBlonde]

Do gripped sticks have any other pros to them apart from them being less drop-able? I don't often drop sticks and I've used a pair of these once and I wasn't really swayed towards either way of the decision.

[@CrazyLG72]

I tried the 5a nylon vic grips months ago and I cant put them down! Never got 1 blister and the trick is I have never held sticks very tightly in all my years of drumming. Finesse and control are key! If you're a heavy hitter and grip sticks tightly, then that's where the blisters come into play . I do use wood sticks yet but these are definitely my favorite

[@gianski3306]

You can spray plasti dip again and again if it peels off ulike the vic grip