Jay Postones, best known for his drumming with the progressive metal band TesseracT, has taken a step beyond the stage with a new signature drumstick developed in collaboration with Meinl Stick & Brush. This wasn’t just a branding exercise. For Jay Postones, it’s the culmination of years behind the kit: testing, tweaking, and eventually crafting something that answers the physical and musical demands of his playing style.
There’s no gloss here. The stick is 16.5 inches long: slightly more than standard, and it’s not a random choice. That extra half-inch gives a bit more reach and, more importantly, a natural throw that lets the stick do part of the work. The taper is short, pushing weight forward without making it feel bulky. It’s subtle, but that balance lets you strike harder without needing to muscle every hit. It responds without resistance.
The round tip, another deliberate choice, delivers a kind of clean, articulate tone across surfaces, particularly cymbals and tighter snare heads. Combined with American Hickory, a wood known for its durability and natural rebound, the stick leans toward players who want quick definition but still value feel. Postones didn’t just want something flashy. He wanted a stick that helps you play smarter, not just louder.
In his own words, the goal was to create a stick where every change, however small, made a difference you could feel, even if you couldn’t immediately see it. According to Postones, many of the refinements were “almost invisible,” but that’s what made them matter. The final product isn’t over-engineered. It’s just well thought out.
The diameter comes in at 0.565 inches, a middle ground that avoids the fatigue of heavier sticks while still packing enough weight to cut through a live mix. The stick’s feel is medium-light but doesn’t come off flimsy. Each pair is matched for weight and pitch: details often overlooked by mass-market sticks, but critical for players who depend on consistency across long sets or studio sessions.
Away from the band, Jay Postones has carved out a reputation as a thoughtful educator. His Twitch streams, one-on-one lessons, and structured online courses reflect the same attention to detail seen in this stick. When he teaches, gear becomes part of the vocabulary, not just an accessory. It’s no surprise that this stick feels like it’s meant to be used, not just displayed.
For Meinl, the Postones model adds something quietly focused to its signature line: not a mass-market crowd-pleaser, but a tool for drummers who pay attention to the little things. It doesn’t shout. It works.
And for Postones, the stick is more than just a branded product. It’s personal. You can tell he’s played through the compromises that often come with off-the-shelf gear. This stick doesn’t chase perfection. It chases something more honest, something that just feels right when the sticks hit the head.