So this is kinda embarrassing, but

[dmunson]

I just order.ed a package of "grips" from Monster Grip. It's a small piece of rubber that sticks on your existing pick.
Since I use Fender's little Jazz picks (358 medium) I've needed help holding onto them recentl.y.
Gorilla Snot has been my go-to for a few yeas now, but it can be a little messy if you're not carefull.
My order hasn't arrived yet, but I'll give an evaluation when I've had a chances to try them.

 

[cielski]

so never thought I needed any therapy

I need therapy, but it has nothing to do with guitar.

 

[JohnnyLaw]

thumb pic seems to be the best option. I tried about 4 styles of pics, one even had rubber at the top. The thumbpick is gonna be getting used to bc it's a slightly different angle than I usually play. But good idea...thx

You may find a compensated thumb pick easier to adopt. Zookie has 10, 20, and 30 degree angle offsets available. This might save having to **** your wrist uncomfortably to get string attack to your preference.

 

[senojnad]

Another vote for Fred Kelly Bumble Bee's....... I've been using them for over 20 years. I was never able to find them in local shops and ended up ordering them from Elderly Instruments (Lansing, MI)

 

[Bertotti]

How about a picture of how you hold your pick? A grip change may be in order rather than a search for a new pick.

 

[Henry]

My favorite blue chip pick has holes in it and that helps the grip, holes may help you, adds just a bit more texture. I actually plan to order another custom version with holes and the speed edge on one side only (so it can be flipped to a regular edge which I prefer on electing, and prefer the speed bevel on acoustic).

 

[Henry]

When I was young, I used to hold the pick between my thumb and my middle finger using my index finger to stabilize my grip on it. I still hold a pick this way for the few songs where I use one. I play mostly finger style now using a variety of finger styles. I’ve never had a problem with my fingers rotating and I’ve never dropped one.

I believe Jimmy Herring uses a thumb +2 fingers grip

 

[Bertotti]

I still think a picture would be good of your grip but I also think you can’t go wrong with a Blue Chip pick except if you need a grip change no pick will be the answer just a bandaide.

 

[shanekislack]

I still think a picture would be good of your grip but I also think you can’t go wrong with a Blue Chip pick except if you need a grip change no pick will be the answer just a bandaide.

Of course I don't hold it at that angle, I just didn't bend my wrist. It's the way I've held a pick for 32 yrs.

 

[Bertotti]

Of course I don't hold it at that angle, I just didn't bend my wrist. It's the way I've held a pick for 32 yrs.

Whatever works right? I tend to hold it more like when I’m playing a mandolin. My thumb more parallel with the index finger.

 

[Bertotti]

@shanekislack for the record I’m not saying your grip is wrong. What I suggest is playing around with it. There are all kinds of ways to hold a pick and for whatever reason yours isn’t working out so maybe it’s time to adjust technique instead of searching for the elusive droppless rotation free pick. I recently changed my whole fretting hand position, it was difficult to start with and I still haven’t fully made it mine but it is working much better and I’m fretting more cleanly. Right hand is similar. Up to you just a suggestion.

 

[GreTschocaster]

I found this pick that someone has put velcro on. I suppose it was to be used as a spare when playing. The velcro is the hard side. It really improves your ability to hang on to the pick. It may help for you.

 

[shanekislack]

@shanekislack for the record I’m not saying your grip is wrong. What I suggest is playing around with it. There are all kinds of ways to hold a pick and for whatever reason yours isn’t working out so maybe it’s time to adjust technique instead of searching for the elusive droppless rotation free pick. I recently changed my whole fretting hand position, it was difficult to start with and I still haven’t fully made it mine but it is working much better and I’m fretting more cleanly. Right hand is similar. Up to you just a suggestion.

I'm actually trying to become a light player...like shredders. Not become a shredder but they seem to have a very light touch...I just don't understand how they get the massive attack feel or volume. Even when they use a pick and fingers...they all sound equal in volume and tone?

 

[shanekislack]

I also use my wrist instead of locking it and place and using my forearm to do the picking...lick Setzer and guys like him to . I hybrid pick a lot and using wrist seems easier. I might try something like GreTschocaster has and maybe gorilla snot and report back later.

 

[Bertotti]

I'm actually trying to become a light player...like shredders. Not become a shredder but they seem to have a very light touch...I just don't understand how they get the massive attack feel or volume. Even when they use a pick and fingers...they all sound equal in volume and tone?

Interestingly enough the few shredder types I know use really thin picks. I find the tone lacking but in the environment they play and the amount of distortion you never notice and they grip the crap out of their picks the picks do all the bending when with thicker picks you are allowing the pick to shift in your grip.

I use a mandolin pick approach myself. Similar to what you describe. Let the wrist do the work.

 

[stevo]

I've been playing for over 30 yrs...I thought I knew my way around. Last year I had radial nerve issues on my fret hand and couldn't play for 9 months for longer than 3 minutes. Cortizone shots fixed that up....however, I've noticed that since I've come back to playing, the pick wants to turn in my hand from the tip to the should and sometimes even fly out of it. I've held pics just fine for 30 years and now it seems I can't hold them at all. I even tried the grooved ones with grip. I've never considered myself a banger on the strings. Anyone ever have this issue or is it just me. This didn't even happen when I was a teen learning guitar. What's causing this?

Get that checked by an orthopedist right away. You need to rule out your neck. If you have nerve issues in your neck, it can reduce strength and coordination in your hands and you need to fix it soon or you won't get it back. If that's all fine, you can focus on your hands and wrists.

 

[shanekislack]

Interestingly enough the few shredder types I know use really think picks. I find the tone lacking but in the environment they play and Tue amount of distortion you never notice and they grip the crap out of their picks the picks do all the bending whet with thicker picks you are allowing the puck to shift on your grip.

I use a mandolin pick approach myself. Similar to what you describe. The the wrist do the work.

Interesting, just looked up EVH and you're right. I know Billy Gibbons is down to 7s now.

 

[shanekislack]

Just thought of trying thinner pics so the flex when I strum...not push back?

 

[Shock]

Just thought of trying thinner pics so the flex when I strum...not push back?

Try the thin nylon Jim Dunlops.

 

[shanekislack]

Hey Gentlemen, I have come to bring the good news of the pick solution. I tried all kinds...probably spend about $100 in different styles. Then I found this. It's regular fender pick but with rubber shoulders. I forget what they were called bc I threw away the package, but they are great. Also, If not enough pick is showing for you, you could exacto off some of the rubber.