I'll have to ponder some. My drum acted up the first time but I don't think I had it loaded properly. Since then it hasn't has any issues. I don't shoot it often and haven't for quite awhile, need to remedy that.
The sticks can take some tweaking to get them working properly. Making sure they are fully seated.
I don't have a good answer for you but I'll ponder some, take a peak at mine, try to come up with a workable theory.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
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