What type of baton fits your personality?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  What size glove do you wear?

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  • A.
    Extra Small
  • B.
    Small
  • C.
    Medium
  • D.
    Large
  • E.
    Extra Large
• 2.
  Approximately what size ensemble do you direct?

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  • A.
    5-20 people
  • B.
    20-50 people
  • C.
    50-75 people
  • D.
    75 or more people
• 3.
  How would you describe your personal style?

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  • A.
    Reserved/ Traditional
  • B.
    Wild and Funky
  • C.
    What do you mean style? I'm dressed aren't I?
  • D.
    Suit and Tie
  • E.
    Tee shirt and Jeans
• 4.
  What is the length of your forearm from the middle of your palm to the crook of your elbow?

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  • A.
    8-10 inches
  • B.
    10-12 inches
  • C.
    12-14 inches
  • D.
    14 inches or longer
• 5.
  How do you prefer to hold a baton?

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  • A.
    Pinch with my index finger and thumb only
  • B.
    Grip with my middle finger and pinch with my index and thumb
  • C.
    Grip mostly with my ring finger and let the rest of my hand wrap naturally
  • D.
    Have the shaft run between my first and second finger
  • E.
    Pinch with all of my fingers right at the balance point
  • F.
    Pinch with Index and Thumb, and let the rest of my hand grip naturally
• 6.
  What style of music are you conducting?

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  • A.
    Small chamber works
  • B.
    Orchestral pieces for large group
  • C.
    Standard Choir
  • D.
    Symphonic band 
  • E.
    Marching Band
  • F.
    Jazz Groups
  • G.
    I'm conducting my cat around my living room
• 7.
  What is the most important to you?

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  • A.
    Getting the percussion to actually look at you
  • B.
    Not poking the front row musicians
  • C.
    Having something light enough that won't tire you out during a long concert
  • D.
    Having a piece of art that is as unique as you are
  • E.
    Having a baton that will allow easier expression of the music
  • F.
    Not throwing the baton
  • G.
    Not getting a tendonitis
• 8.
  How comfortable are you with change?

  • A.
    I can not handle any change
  • B.
    I can roll with change if I have to
  • C.
    If it's not working, something has to give
  • D.
    If it's new and different, I'd like to give it a go
  • E.
    The only constant in this world is change
• 9.
  How likely are you to throw your baton?

  • A.
    I've got an iron grip, it's not going anywhere
  • B.
    I may have lost control once or twice... In college...
  • C.
    I probably throw a baton a least once or twice a year
  • D.
    My Clarinet section wear face shields now, to avoid catching a baton to the face
• 10.
  Fill in the blank. I want my baton to be _____.

  • A.
    Long
  • B.
    Short
  • C.
    Comfortable
  • D.
    Weird
  • E.
    Comfortable and Weird
• 11.
  Would you rather have a big baton, or a small baton?

  • A.
    Big
  • B.
    Small
  • C.
    Big in the palm, but skinny by the finger

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Tiny 'Ton

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  Based on the size of you hand and the groups you direct, you should be looking at our smaller line of batons. These are lightweight, shorter, and are great for intimate groups that don't need to see you from a mile away. A Tiny 'Ton may also suit you best if you are looking for a rehearsal baton that is easy to store.
• 2.
  The Pear

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  Based on what we have learned about you, we think you may like our Pear shape. It's well suited for a large variety of hands, as it comes in various sub-shapes. Some are quite round and bulbus, like a shifter knob, while others are more oblong, like and egg. These batons typically come in around 11-14 inches total length, and are a good option for just about every ensemble size.
• 3.
  The Traditional

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  It's traditional in shape alone. This is the most recognizable baton shape we make. This shape is so popular because it's great for people with medium to large hands. We can scale this baton to any length, so, if you're looking for a really long, or a really short baton, this one can fit your needs.
• 4.
  The Ergonomic

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  The Ergonomic baton is focused on comfort and individual style. Shapely and curvy, these are our most popular general purpose batons. They vary in length, weight, and shape, but are great for those who are concerned with comfort and solid grip.
• 5.
  The "Ergonomic Pear"

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  A mix between our Ergonomic shape and our Pear shape, this is perfect for those who like the slender nature of the Pear, but want a little extra to grip on to at the end. They are typically 12-14 inches in total length, and are great for people with both large and medium hands.
• 6.
  Squid

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  You're most concerned about comfort and grip? Well, this baton is one of our most unique shapes. Where most are concave in the middle, this baton is convex, to help fill the space in between your fingers. You'll find little dips and groves for your fingers to rest into naturally, and we think that once you give this baton a chance, you'll really like it.
• 7.
  Spindle

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  The spindle is another variation on our ergonomic design. Unlike the Ergonomic Pear, or even the Ergonomic, the Spindle has a steep taper on the end, giving your thumb and finger yet another spot to live. We find that this shape is popular with those who have smaller hands, but want to fill their palm area while still feeling in control at the change area.
• 8.
  Dooku

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  You're our kind of person. You like the out there. Does it look weird? Yeah. Does it feel a little weird? At first. After you get used to it, will it ruin you for all other batons? Absolutely.