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My first encounter with them was when I was a child, when the teacher at my local music school orchestra used a baton made by PICKBOY. The first time I chose one for myself was when I was a student and picked one up at the Yamaha Ginza store. I was impressed by how easy it was to swing the carbon series.

The balance is excellent. It is stable and easy to express without exerting force. It is light, so it does not put strain on the wrist. I used the FTK150 from 2019 to 2025, but now I have switched back to the NCS 34cm. I am getting used to the difference in the grip shape.

When I used FTK, I brought two of them with me because I was afraid they would break during the performance because they were made of wood (and they did break). Since I switched to NCS, I don't have that worry anymore and I can use them with confidence.

I first encountered the PICKBOY baton while studying at the Shenandoah Conservatory (USA), and it has remained my choice in professional settings ever since.

Currently, I use the FT-150A model (fiberglass shaft/natural cork grip, 380mm). The amazing lightness and flexibility of this baton allow me to achieve both precise movements and expressive nuances. It has both the clarity of fine gestures and the freedom to draw flowing lines.

When conducting Stravinsky's "The Soldier's Tale," the FT-150A perfectly supported the balance between precision and flexibility required with the baton. It also helped me bring out the cinematic expression, rhythmic precision, and emotional depth in the "Let's Play" video game music concert with the Munich Radio Orchestra.

The Pickboy baton is a true masterpiece: refined, well-balanced and extremely responsive. It has become an indispensable part of every ensemble I conduct.

"Whether in rehearsal or performance, the Pickboy baton gives me the precision and flexibility I need to shape my musical expression with clarity and nuance. It feels like an extension of my artistry."

In education, Pickboy batons are also a reliable tool, helping students to become more involved in music and learn unity and discipline in an ensemble.

I first picked up a PICKBOY baton when I was 18 years old, during my first visit to Japan with an orchestra.

It is very important for a conductor to choose the ideal baton. PICKBOY batons are of very high quality, well balanced, and fit comfortably in your hand. During the concert, you will feel as if the baton is a part of you.

We use two models made of carbon graphite: "NC-H" and "NCS-H."

At the customs desk at the airport, an officer who didn't know what a baton was in my suitcase asked me to show him how to use it, so I demonstrated it to him on the spot.