As a guitarist of over 28 years (I'm now 42), I am loving these picks! Like most players, I have a collection of almost every pick in all brands, materials, and gauges you can imagine. I had my Jazz III phase, Stubby phase, expensive pick phase, but was mostly using Dunlop Delrin 1.5mm; as I am a huge fan of both Yngwie and Joe Stump. I never considered using thin or medium picks, as I thought that I wouldn't be able to play as fast or clean with them. Then, I saw that Paul Gilbert was using these, and had to try them for myself. Wow! Honestly, these picks in this gauge, have made playing a lot of fun again! There's just something abouth this gauge and material that do it for me. Unlike super thick picks, .60mm Tortex really allow for easier dynamics and a really good tone. The notes somehow sound more alive. To my ears, a thinner pick just sounds better for what I do. Strumming chords, and both alternate and sweep picking are great with these picks. And yes, I have all gauges of Dunlop Tortex in my collection.