What are the pros and cons of Traditional Grip vs. Matched Grip for snare and drumset?

1. Is traditional or matched grip better?
2. What is the advantage of traditional grip?
3. Is it okay to use traditional grip on flat marching snares?
4. Do rock drummers use traditional grip?

Is traditional or matched grip better?

Physiologically, the traditional left underhand grip uses fewer muscles than the right overhand grip and this causes each muscle to do a larger percentage of the work. Matched grip is therefore technically easier to play, though for reasons stated above, it is not always the superior choice for every application.

What is the advantage of traditional grip?

Traditional grip is useful to learn because it produces a certain sound that works great when playing drumming patterns in the rudimental/traditional style. Countless jazz drummers have used it as a means of expression when performing acoustic, improvisational music.

Is it okay to use traditional grip on flat marching snares?

Matched is better for flat drums. Using traditional on flat drums avoids left hand rim shots, but otherwise isn't too bad. It's just not as comfortable as playing on a tilted drum.

Do rock drummers use traditional grip?

There are many drummers today who use trad grip – either 24/7 or when it suits the part – including: Todd Sucherman.