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9.4
Excellent
Dunlop Tortex Standard .88mm (12-Pack)
Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
#1
9.4
Excellent
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Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Industry standard for a reason
- Industry standard for a reason
- Excellent grip even with sweaty hands
Cons
- Wear down with heavy use
- Wear down with heavy use
- Limited tone variation within the Tortex line
Don't buy this if…
- Tortex picks come in many thicknesses; the .88mm (green) is the most popular but try a variety pack first.
- Tortex picks come in many thicknesses; the .88mm (green) is the most popular but try a variety pack first.
#2
9.2
Excellent
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Ranked #2 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Classic warm celluloid tone
- Classic warm celluloid tone
- Familiar traditional shape
Cons
- Celluloid wears faster than Tortex
- Celluloid wears faster than Tortex
- Can feel slippery without texture
Don't buy this if…
- Celluloid is flammable; do not leave picks near heat sources or open flames.
- Celluloid is flammable; do not leave picks near heat sources or open flames.
#3
9.0
Excellent
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Ranked #3 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Superior precision for lead playing
- Superior precision for lead playing
- Sharp tip articulates fast runs
Cons
- Small size takes adjustment
- Small size takes adjustment
- Not ideal for strumming
Don't buy this if…
- The Jazz III shape requires an adjustment period; strummers may find the small size and stiff feel uncomfortable.
- The Jazz III shape requires an adjustment period; strummers may find the small size and stiff feel uncomfortable.
#4
8.7
Excellent
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Ranked #4 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Beveled edge reduces pick noise
- Beveled edge reduces pick noise
- Very durable Delrin material
Cons
- Higher price per pick
- Higher price per pick
- Stiff feel not for everyone
Don't buy this if…
- The 1.5mm gauge is quite thick and stiff; lighter players should start with the thinner Prodigy options.
- The 1.5mm gauge is quite thick and stiff; lighter players should start with the thinner Prodigy options.
#5
8.5
Excellent
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Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- 48 picks at a great value
- 48 picks at a great value
- Multiple gauges to try
Cons
- Inconsistent quality across picks
- Inconsistent quality across picks
- Some gauges may go unused
Don't buy this if…
- Sampler packs are great for finding your preference but individual picks vary more in quality than branded single-gauge packs.
- Sampler packs are great for finding your preference but individual picks vary more in quality than branded single-gauge packs.
#6
8.3
Good
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Ranked #6 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Handmade premium quality
- Handmade premium quality
- Polished edges eliminate pick noise
Cons
- Expensive per pick
- Expensive per pick
- Acrylic can crack if stepped on
Don't buy this if…
- At $12+ per pick, these are an investment; keep track of them as replacements add up quickly.
- At $12+ per pick, these are an investment; keep track of them as replacements add up quickly.
#7
8.1
Good
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Ranked #7 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Tortoiseshell-like tone
- Tortoiseshell-like tone
- Extremely durable material
Cons
- Slick surface can be slippery
- Slick surface can be slippery
- Bright tone not for everyone
Don't buy this if…
- Ultex picks are slippery when new; they develop grip texture after the first few hours of playing.
- Ultex picks are slippery when new; they develop grip texture after the first few hours of playing.
#8
7.9
Good
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Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.
Pros
- Textured grip zone prevents slipping
- Textured grip zone prevents slipping
- Balanced Duralin tone
Cons
- Wear down moderately fast
- Wear down moderately fast
- Limited shape options
Don't buy this if…
- DuraGrip picks come in a different size/shape than standard 351 picks; they may feel different if switching from Dunlop or Fender.
- DuraGrip picks come in a different size/shape than standard 351 picks; they may feel different if switching from Dunlop or Fender.
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