Sounds like a great solution. Unfortunately I couldn't find anything that looked suitable at my hardware store

I realize that there are good substitutes out there that will get the job done. I'm just one of those drummers that prefers to obtain the same style of rubber "crutch" tip that came on my vintage drums. They're easily obtainable on eBay. Rogers used a slightly different style from the other US manufactures, and I seek them out when needed.

-Mark