Precision Picks vs Regular Picks - is it worth it?

It's a fair question. A bag of 50 Dunlop Tortex picks costs £20-30. A 10-pack of Precision Picks costs £7.99. The maths isn't complicated — you're paying more for Precision Picks. So what are you actually getting for that money, and does it matter?

What a Regular Pick Does

Standard picks do the job. They hit the string. They make a sound. For a large proportion of guitarists, that's sufficient. The limitations only become apparent under specific conditions:

— When you're playing fast and the pick starts rotating in your fingers

— When your hands sweat and grip becomes unreliable

— When you want a consistent, defined attack and the pick's rounded edge softens it

— When you drop it on a dark stage and can't find it

None of these are problems if you're strumming chords at home. They become problems when you're pushing your playing — technically, or in a live context.

What the Extra Money Buys

You can't under-estimate the skill and quality of machinery required to produce our picks. Injection moulding is an extreme engineering discipline and our grip, shapes and material choices are demanding.

• Grip texture. The surface of a standard pick is smooth. The Precision Pick has a textured grip area. This is the difference between a pick that stays where you put it and one that shifts under pressure.

• Edge geometry. Standard picks have rounded edges designed for general use. The Precision Pick has a sharper double-bevelled edge profile designed for fast contact and cleaner string release. The difference is instantly audible and the motion required is cut in half.

• High visibility. The bright colours and UV-reactive material are practical features for live performance. A pick you can see is a pick you can recover quickly.

• Longevity. Precision Picks have a reputation for longevity thanks to our chosen plastics.

So are they worth it?

With thousands of reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.5 two things are clear: 1. people really care about their pick feels and 2. Precision Picks really do deliver.

The reviews tell the story, the artists we work with tell the story, and countless players around the world tell the story, Precision Picks transform your playing. So if you want a pick that helps you play your best, don't go regular, go Precision.

The Precision Pick 10-pack starts at £7.99. The Starter Pack (tin, grabber, and picks) is £13.99. Both available at dansguitarstore.com and on Amazon globally.