Try to avoid using Gloves (last resort ---- don't even think about it if possible) Well, I think the first thing is to look at our technique, including how tightly we are gripping the sticks, how much they move around in our hands, and how hard we are playing. Look at our technique first. A majority of problems can be solved this way
Wearing gloves will only treat the symptoms, but the main culprit, wrong technique, will still be there. I'd suggest checking our technique with a drumming teacher..if we have one.
I've never grown blisters or callouses into my hands despite long hours of practicing Rudiments or playing non-stop 3 hours. If the grip is light enough, the stick won't press against the skin hard enough to create callous-inducing friction - blisters.
Dom Famularo and others teach techniques that completely avoids blisters AND callous. The sort of technique that causes callous and blisters is the same that causes wrist problems and more. Very good to avoid. Check out dom famularo and jim chapin teach the moeller technique. verrrrry useful.
Though I'm a rudiment and technique junkie (sorry ) and in my humble opinion, blisters aren't a direct indication of actually improper technique too. It can also means you have switched sticks or you've been practicing your ass off.....hahahaha. (all these I learn from DrummerWorld one)....Kekekekeke :lol:
I guess - I make you all more Blurr...izzit