Dunlop Flow Standard Picks 1.50 oxbl.

I first transitioned from a regular 351 style pick to a Jazz III. The small size and slippery surface of Jazz III occasionally caused some problems. I then tried the Dunlop Flow series and I was instantly hooked.

The Dunlop Flow picks slide over the strings effortlessly: you feel no resistance at all and you can play with a super light touch. The sharp tip of the pick ensures that the upper frequencies are strong even when edge-picking.

The Dunlop Flow picks are made from Ultex which is a hard and durable material. I can play with a single Dunlop Flow 1.5mm pick for approx. 30 hours before I have to replace it (due to the wear on the edges). The Ultex material wears out smoothly and the picking experience even improves when the pick has some wear on its edges. For comparison, the durability of delrin and nylon picks is much lower: I have to replace these picks only after 10-15 hours of playing. In addition, the edges of nylon picks tend to become rough when they wear out increasing the resistance between the pick and the strings. This is not the case with ultex picks: the smooth feel remains even with a worn pick.

The thickness of 1.5mm is optimal for my style of playing. The pick is rigid enough but it does not yet exhibit the "chirp" phenomenon when playing.

The grip surface on the pick ensures that the pick does not rotate/move between my fingers - not even when playing with a light touch.

I can warmly recommend the 1.5mm Dunlop Flow pick for any lead/metal guitarist. The pick is perhaps not optimal for funk-style strumming, but it is well-suited for lead playing and metal riffing.