Use your sticks...duh!

I've been trying out ride cymbals left and right and just can't find a sound I care for. Well, it occurred to me today to bring my sticks with me. Cymbals I had written off before suddenly sound good to me. Probably a no brainer for many of you, but for anyone else who didn't think to test cymbals using you're own....you should.
I've been on an extended break from playing, but my stick of choice was and is a Regal tip 8A wood. I took a pair with me today for some more shopping and the difference in what I heard before is night and day in some cases.

Shoulda thought to use my sticks before.

Use your sticks...duh!