Cozy Powell played trad.

I've been trying to get better at traditional on and off, mainly because it looks so awesome. I just can't seem to develop the right speed and flow!

I like both, but yeah, trad looks waaay cooler! Yes Sir:Santa:

Trad grip looks cool, for certain.

Began with traditional grip 37 years ago, but changed to matched grip two years later. Feels more comfortable and my left hand has become pretty quick. Agree traditional looks cool, but cross overs look odd to me.

B

I've played trad grip for 48 years. The only time I switch to matched grip is if it's a long gig and I want to give my hand a rest by using different muscle groups. I go right back to trad grip again once my hand feels looser/rested.

Moot argument about one being batter than the other, really. Neither grip is better than the other and all drummers should learn to play both ways.

John

I agree 10 billion%!!!!!!!!!

ive always played traditional im trying variations but still traditional i did non traditional for certain solos but that was long ago