This MT sleeve is one of the essential wear parts of the Ahead system: it extends the lifespan of your drumsticks while maintaining a stable playing feel, even after long sessions. It serves as the official replacement solution as soon as cuts or nicks appear.
Ideal for drummers from beginners to experts using Ahead drumsticks in rehearsal, studio, or live settings, especially if you seek consistent striking and better protection for drumheads and cymbals compared to a worn sleeve.
Replace the sleeve as soon as a cut appears. Recommended procedure: remove the tip (unscrew carefully, it is screwed and glued), slightly heat the old sleeve to extract it, heat the new sleeve to insert it, check the aluminum ring, then screw the tip back on with a drop of super glue on the thread before final tightening.
A new sleeve contributes to a more consistent attack and a steadier rebound, while limiting unwanted noise and the harshness of a worn sleeve. Properly fitted, it helps preserve your instrument and maintain a uniform playing feel.