Head to head
Fender Premium Picks Sampler vs ROTOPATA Guitar Picks Variety Pack
They are closely matched on paper, so the differences are in the detail. Below, every specification we hold for both is lined up, with the 10 rows that actually differ marked out.
Premium Picks Sampler
12 pack, thin, medium and heavy
Three thicknesses in one bag, which is the only sensible way to buy your first picks
Guitar Picks Variety Pack
15 pack with organiser box
The same three-thickness idea, more picks, and a box to lose them in less often
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Score profile
The editorial axes for picks, overlaid. Where one shape sits outside the other, that is where it gains ground.
- Fender Premium Picks Sampler7.2
- ROTOPATA Guitar Picks Variety Pack6.6
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.
Specification by specification
| Premium Picks Sampler | Guitar Picks Variety Pack | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Fender | ROTOPATA |
| Model | Premium Picks Sampler | Guitar Picks Variety Pack |
| Type | Picks | Picks |
| Fretline score | 7.2 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Value for money | 9 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Amazon rating | 4.8 / 5 (26,278) | 4.8 / 5 (3,451) |
| Price | Under $15 | Under $15 |
| Thickness | Thin 0.46 mm, Medium 0.71 mm, Heavy 0.97 mm | Thin 0.50 mm, Medium 0.75 mm, Heavy 1.00 mm |
| Shape | 351, wide body with a rounded tip | — |
| Pack size | 12 | 15 |
| Material | Celluloid | Celluloid |
| Grip | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Attack | 7 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Durability | 6 / 10 | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort | 8 / 10 | 7 / 10 |
| Suits | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner |
A marked row is one where the two differ. A highlighted cell is the stronger figure where one can be judged objectively — which, for most accessory attributes, it cannot be. Empty cells are specifications the manufacturer does not publish, never estimates.
Which one should you buy?
Computed from our editorial scores for these two only. It is not a general ranking.
Best for beginners
Fender Premium Picks SamplerStrongest overall score among those we consider suitable for a first instrument.
Scores are Fretline editorial ratings on a 1-10 scale. They are our own assessment and are not supplied or endorsed by Amazon or by any manufacturer.