Picking Morgan

Bought these at Davis GMC today- Morgan picks. There were a few designs to choose from & I ended up with these two on grounds of being the least excessive in terms of looks/ design & preferred thickness.

These are definitely not acrylic picks; light as celluloid but tough as delrin. That left one is actually a signature model by a Danish player named Binzer. It reminded my of the Howling Monkey pistol grip feature but feels nothing like it. The right one is basically a standard selection with a fusion twist; the grip area is thick while the pointed tip sports a thinner affair. 

In use both were slippery against the strings so if you fancy this kind of reaction which inevitably manifests some speed, good for you. The pointed tip is also a popular spec for speed freaks. The grip factor here is nothing less than excellent. For those of us who dislike grip-inducing indentations, be assured that these textured surfaces are doing their job very well.

However, they are not my kind of picks. Acrylic pick surfaces rubbing against metal has that wicked friction only metal/ angry players could appreciate so there lies my loyalty. Riffing with these slippery picks don't really manifest definition. Nothing too repulsive here, just personal preference. 

Rounded, pointed

I'd been using the DAW Karma picks for the whole of last week. These are currently my go-to picks, no outstanding or alien material involved, just thermo plastic. Both are 3mm in thickness. 

The rounded (red) tip version is excellent for fast riffs. It glides off the wound strings very easily. It doesn't flex & the unbuffered edges means it 'catches' the strings fairly well. Awesome for angry players. The pointed (blue) tip version is a precision implement. If you are the pick-every-note type, it's one of the best. The pointed tip also ensures more clarity with every picked note. Just wanna say that the pick tip profile does affect your playing & this influences efficiency. There's no right pick for you, there is a need for you try which one works best for your playing style. Also, if you think you've found what you've been looking for, there might be other picks out there waiting to be discovered. Please do not go into denial if you're experiencing a new love- you're not alone :-)