Well, no intention on "debating" but rather sharing knowledge.
There are WAY too many factors in anyone having the right to say what is right and what is wrong. It's all up to the individual player and the style and music he or she plays and more importantly, what the person feels most comfortable playing live or otherwise.
Where I live, there is a person who makes "rotationally balanced" drumsticks. The whole theory behind them is to reduce stresses within the intricate structure of the hands and bones. Let me research this briefly, and I will post a link.
The only debate I would have is the issue on comparing the hard pads to cymbals, rims, cowbells, ice bells, etc... Unless it's tiny splashes, they really do not have much more "give" than the SDSV pads, and I personally use springs. The bell of a cymbal or whacking a rim shot or china has to have the same impact if not more ( too close to make the call ). I would however, not recommend using a SDSV pad for a snare. Even for me, that could be uncomfortable over time.
On the other topic, Phil Gould: One of the most unrecognized drummers that I am familiar with. He seems to have a certain ambidextrous style that I haven't personally seen in anyone since. Makes me want to retire my drums into coffee tables every time I see him play !!! Fellow drummers RUN, don't walk and pick up Level 42's "Live at Wembley" concert video to see probably one of the hottest rhythm sections ever.
Peace,
- Roland
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