// Pick Comparison Guide

Every model.
Every difference.
Explained.

The full lineup across two patented systems. Here's what makes each one different — and which one fits how you play.

Quick Reference

ModelSystemSizeFlexBest ForTop TraitPrice
StealthBeveled ApexStandardRigidLead, Shredding, Sweep PickingClarity 82¥1,700
Stealth XLBeveled ApexLargeRigidLead, Large HandsBottom 82¥1,700
Stealth FlexBeveled ApexStandardFlexibleAcoustic & Electric, BeginnersFlex 88¥1,700
Stealth Heavy 3.33mmBeveled ApexStandardRigidHeavy Metal, Drop TuningControl 88¥1,700
Stealth IIIBeveled ApexStandardRigidLead, Fast Picking, MetalControl 95¥1,700
Stealth III MediumBeveled ApexStandardMediumAll-Around, Rhythm & LeadControl 93¥1,700
Stealth III XLBeveled ApexLargeRigidLead, Fast Picking, Large HandsGrip 95¥1,700
TorqBeveled ApexStandardRigidLead, Fast Picking, Metal, Grip ControlControl 97¥2,100
Torq XLBeveled ApexLargeRigidLead, Metal, Grip Control, Large HandsGrip 97¥2,100
AttakRidged TipStandardMediumRhythm, Harmonics, Acoustic Guitar, 12-String EffectHarmonic 85¥1,700
AmbushRidged TipStandardMediumRhythm, Harmonics, Acoustic Guitar, BassHarmonic 90¥1,700
Earthtone by Devin TownsendHybridStandardMediumBroken-In Warmth, Prog RockHarmonic 98¥2,100
Blade IIRidged TipStandardMediumHeavy Guitar, Drop Tuning, BassMids 88¥1,700
Blade IIIRidged TipStandardMediumPrecision Picking, RhythmBrightness 92¥1,700
SurgeRidged TipStandardFlexibleAcoustic & Electric, All-Around, ChuggingGrit 88¥1,700
Surge IIRidged TipStandardMediumAcoustic & Electric, All-Around, ChuggingGrit 88¥1,700
ViperBeveled ApexStandardMediumStrumming, Rhythm, 3 EdgesVersatile 88¥1,700
Viper MiniBeveled ApexCompactMediumPrecise Strumming, Compact FeelVersatile 88¥1,700
JuggernautRidged TipStandardRigidBass, Heavy Strings, Warm TonesBass 95¥1,700
FusionBeveled ApexStandardFlexibleRhythm & Lead, BeginnersVersatile 92¥1,700
EquilibriumHybridStandardMediumVersatility, Multiple Tones, All-AroundVersatile 98¥1,700
Beveled Apex — Patented
Stealth Family
Speed, sweeping, and dynamic control. An angled slope to an apex point with engineered layers.
Stealth
Precision · Control · Even Tone
The original. Curved-bevel tip glides across strings with consistent dynamic control. Cleans up lows/low mids for note clarity while producing an open, rounder bottom end. 12-node matrix grip.
Grip 78Clarity 82Bottom 80Control 80Flex 45
Standard size · 2.0mm
Stealth XL
All the Stealth — Bigger Body
Everything the Stealth delivers in a larger format. Apex shoulder and broader point ideal for strumming. Punchy but smooth on bass.
Grip 80Clarity 80Bottom 82Control 78Flex 45
Large size · 2.0mm
Stealth Flex
All the Stealth Benefits · More Flex
3× the flexibility of the 2mm Stealth. Same curved-bevel tip, same clarity. Nine-node grip. Apex point still handles precise playing at high BPMs.
Grip 74Clarity 80Bottom 82Control 72Flex 88
Standard size · 1.3mm
Stealth Heavy 3.33mm
All the Stealth Control · More Body
Thicker version — more rigidity, slightly darker tone. Muted nine-node grip for comfort. Apex point excels at sweep and tremolo.
Grip 72Clarity 80Bottom 80Control 88Flex 12
Standard size · 3.33mm
Stealth vs Stealth XL
Same pick, different size. XL is for larger hands or players who want more surface area for strumming. Stealth standard is more precise for lead work.
Stealth vs Stealth Flex
Flex trades control for flexibility (1.3mm vs 2.0mm). Better for acoustic strumming and beginners. Standard Stealth is better for lead precision and speed.
Stealth vs Stealth Heavy
Heavy trades flexibility for maximum rigidity (3.33mm). Darker tone. Better for drop tuning and heavy metal. Standard Stealth is more versatile.
Beveled Apex — Patented
Stealth III Family
Precision, tight control, and fast picking. Redesigned concave grip with raised nodes. Glows in the dark.
Stealth III
Smaller · Thicker · More Control
Takes the Stealth and builds on it. Redesigned concave grip eliminates slippage. Darker tone ideal for heavier music. Compact size for sweeping and tremolo precision. Contains Strontium Aluminate — glows in the dark.
Grip 92Clarity 75Bottom 70Control 95Flex 15
Compact size · 2.4mm
Stealth III Medium
III Grip & Thickness · Standard Size
The III in a medium format — same size as the original Stealth. Same thick body, raised-node grip, darker precise tone. For players who want III control but find the compact III too small.
Grip 92Clarity 75Bottom 70Control 93Flex 15
Standard size · 1.88mm
Stealth III XL
III Precision · Larger Format
The III but bigger. More surface area for larger hands or grip challenges. Same darker tone, same precision for sweeping and tremolo. Contains Strontium Aluminate.
Grip 95Clarity 74Bottom 70Control 92Flex 15
Large size · 1.88mm
Stealth III vs Stealth III Medium
Identical performance. Only difference is size — III is compact (26×20mm), Medium is standard (29×24mm). Choose based on hand size preference.
Stealth III vs Stealth III XL
XL is for larger hands — same grip system, same tone. XL has slightly higher grip score (95 vs 92) due to more surface contact.
Stealth vs Stealth III
Different picks. Stealth is more balanced — brighter tone, more flexibility, better clarity. Stealth III is darker, more rigid, more precise, more grip. III is built for speed and control. Stealth is built for versatility.
Beveled Apex — Patented
Torq Family
The Stealth III platform with a twist-grip handle — maximum grip and control for fast, precise playing. A distinct premium model.
Torq
Twist Grip · Max Control · Precision
Stealth III's beveled-apex tip paired with a twist-grip handle. The highest grip and control in the lineup — built for fast, locked-in lead playing. Launch colorway: Glacier teal.
Grip 96Clarity 76Bottom 70Control 97Flex 10
Standard size · 2.0mm
Torq XL
Torq Control · Larger Format
Everything Torq delivers in a larger body for bigger hands. Same twist grip, same maximum control.
Grip 97Clarity 75Bottom 72Control 95Flex 10
XL size · 2.0mm
Torq vs Stealth III
Same beveled-apex tip and precision. Torq adds a twist-grip handle for even more grip (96 vs 92) and control (97 vs 95). Stealth III for the classic grip; Torq for maximum lock-in.
Ridged Tip — Patented
Harmonic Family
Harmonic richness and tonal texture. Micro-ridges excite overtones on every string contact.
Attak
12-String Effect · Bright · Percussive
Creates a 12-string effect on any 6-string. Open chords become compressed while each note stays clear. Percussive, cuts through reverb, brightens bass. The entry point to the harmonic family.
Harm 85Bright 82Attack 68Compress 72Control 65
Standard size · 0.6mm base
Ambush
Maximum Harmonic Impact · Most Aggressive
Aggressive version of the Attak — same brightening but with more impact and stronger percussive sound. Powerful 12-string effect. Extremely compressed note picking. Slap-and-pop on bass.
Harm 90Bright 88Attack 85Compress 88Control 62
Standard size · 0.6mm base
Earthtone
Devin Townsend Signature · Multiple Surfaces
Devin Townsend's signature — replicates serrated pick sound without wear-in. Multiple surfaces = multiple sounds in one pick. Richest harmonic complexity in the lineup. Two years in development.
Harm 98Bright 85Attack 55Compress 65Control 68
Standard size · 0.98mm
Attak vs Ambush
Same body, different ridge pattern. Ambush is more aggressive — higher harmonic impact (90 vs 85), more compression (88 vs 72), stronger attack (85 vs 68). Attak is more subtle and approachable. Ambush is for players who want maximum effect.
Attak vs Earthtone
Earthtone has the highest harmonic score in the entire lineup (98). Multiple surfaces give you multiple tones from one pick. Attak is simpler, cheaper, more focused. Earthtone is the Devin Townsend signature — studio-quality tone richness.
Ambush vs Earthtone
Ambush is more aggressive and compressed — better for blues, percussive playing. Earthtone is richer and more nuanced — better for prog, acoustic, studio work. Ambush attacks. Earthtone envelops.
Ridged Tip — Patented
Blade Family
Aggressive attack and defined note separation. Blade-tip design emphasizes upper mids and clarity.
Blade II
Precision With an Edge · Upper Mids
Top end steps forward with upper mids. Lightens muddiness in the lows. Increased rigidity creates greater effect when playing harder. Sweep and tremolo friendly. Richer darker sound on acoustic strumming.
Bright 85Mids 88Clarity 82Control 80Flex 20
Standard size · 0.8mm
Blade III
Smaller · More Flex · Brighter
Smaller, more flexible than Blade II. More top end, upper mids step forward. Lightens low-end muddiness. Brighter sound on acoustic strumming.
Bright 92Mids 88Clarity 85Control 68Flex 78
Compact size · 0.55mm
Blade II vs Blade III
Blade II is thicker and more rigid — better for heavy playing, drop tuning, more controlled. Blade III is thinner, more flexible, brighter — better for precision picking and acoustic. Same mid-forward character, different feel.
Ridged Tip — Patented
Surge Family
Grit, growl, and raw energy. Distortion-like effect with aggressive attack definition.
Surge
Grit · Distortion Effect · Growl
Adds grit and distortion-like effect. Greater attack immediacy. Cool top end without piercing. Tightens lows. Takes overdrive to another level — edgy growling bass tone.
Grit 88Attack 85TopEnd 80Clarity 75Flex 48
Standard size · 1.5mm
Surge II
More Precision · Same Growl
Slightly thicker and smaller than Surge — more precision, same growl. Same attack immediacy, same cool top end. Tighter lows. Compact size for faster playing.
Grit 88Attack 88TopEnd 80Clarity 78Flex 44
Compact size · 1.5mm
Surge vs Surge II
Surge II is slightly smaller and tighter — higher attack score (88 vs 85), better clarity (78 vs 75). Surge standard is bigger and slightly more flexible. Both have the same grit character — choose by size preference.
Ridged Tip — Patented
Viper Family
Versatility across multiple styles. Triangular 3-tip design — three edges, three sounds.
Viper
3-Tip Triangle · All Styles
Three usable tips. Pinpoint tip = precision + darkness. Back-end tips = brightness + rigid small-pick feel. Great dynamic range for bass — less aggressive to super aggressive.
Versatile 88Precision 80Bright 78Bass 82Control 75
Standard size · 1.4mm
Viper-Mini
0.7mm · Smaller · More Flex
Smaller, thinner (0.7mm), more flexible than Viper. Same 3-tip system. Same dynamic range for bass. Compact feel for players who prefer smaller picks.
Versatile 88Precision 82Bright 80Bass 80Control 70
Compact size · 0.7mm
Viper vs Viper-Mini
Same 3-tip concept. Viper is larger and thicker (1.4mm) — more control, more bass response. Viper-Mini is smaller and thinner (0.7mm) — brighter, more flexible, more precise. Choose by hand size and flex preference.
Specialist
Specialist Models
Unique designs that don't fit neatly into one family — each built for a specific purpose.
Juggernaut
Step-Down Tip · Transparent Compression
Step-down tip gives a big pick a medium gauge tone. Huge thumping power on bass. Warmer tone normally, adds bite when you dig in. Transparent compressor effect. 3mm concave grip for fluidity.
Bass 95Compress 90Warmth 88Dynamics 90Control 82
Large size · 3.0mm
Fusion
Stealth III Grip · 0.5mm Tip · Precision + Rhythm
Stealth III grip body + ultra-thin 0.5mm tip. Precision picking plus aggressive rhythm in one pick. Richer brighter sound on acoustic. For players who switch between lead and rhythm constantly.
Grip 90Bright 85Acoustic 88Versatile 92Flex 85
Compact size · 0.5mm tip
Equilibrium
3-Tip System · Ambush + Surge + Viper Mini
Three picks in one. Standard tip = crisp tone. Ambush-like tip = fuller brighter sound. Surge-like tip = growl for chugging. Sunken logo grip. Glows. The ultimate versatility pick.
Versatile 98Crisp 80Harmonic 85Grit 82Control 75
Standard size · 0.88mm
Fusion vs Equilibrium
Both are versatility picks but totally different. Fusion is a hybrid body (III grip + thin tip) — best for players switching between lead and rhythm. Equilibrium is a multi-surface system (3 different tip types in one pick) — best for players who want different tones without switching picks.
Juggernaut vs everything else
Juggernaut is in a category of its own. Highest bass score in the lineup (95). If you play bass or heavy downtuned guitar, nothing else in the catalogue does what this does. The step-down tip gives natural compression that no other pick shape achieves.

Cross-System Comparisons

The questions players ask most — "What's the difference between X and Y?" when they're from different families.

Stealth III vs Blade II
Stealth III (Beveled Apex) is built for speed, control, and a darker tone — best for metal, fast picking. Blade II (Ridged Tip) is built for upper-mid presence and note definition — best for heavy rhythm, drop tuning. Stealth III grips better (92 vs 80 control). Blade II has more tonal character.
Stealth vs Surge
Stealth is clean, controlled, even-toned. Surge adds grit, growl, and distortion-like effect. Stealth for precision. Surge for energy. Two fundamentally different tonal philosophies from the same company.
Attak vs Surge
Both are Ridged Tip but totally different tone. Attak adds harmonic shimmer and 12-string-like compression — bright, percussive. Surge adds grit and growl — aggressive, distortion-like. Attak is for harmonic richness. Surge is for raw energy.
Stealth Flex vs Fusion
Both are flexible picks from the Beveled Apex system. Stealth Flex (1.3mm) is a thinner Stealth — simple, familiar shape. Fusion (0.5mm tip) has the Stealth III's redesigned grip body with an ultra-thin tip — more versatile, better for switching between lead and rhythm. Fusion has the better grip (90 vs 74).
Earthtone vs Equilibrium
Both offer multiple sounds from one pick. Earthtone maximizes harmonic richness (98 — highest in the lineup). Equilibrium maximizes versatility (98 — also highest). Earthtone is Devin Townsend's signature for studio-quality tone. Equilibrium is for players who want Ambush + Surge + Viper tones in one pick.
Viper vs Equilibrium
Both are multi-tip picks. Viper is triangular with 3 identical tip shapes at different angles — same tone system, different attack angles. Equilibrium has 3 different tip systems — Ambush, Surge, and Viper Mini sounds from one pick. Viper is simpler. Equilibrium is more varied.

Still not sure? Let the quiz match you in 60 seconds.

Take the Pick Finder Quiz →