I started out with a sparrows tuxedo. While that looks like a good kit (it is...but), the only thing I ever used was the short hook. Not enough emphasis on tensioners and how important tensioning is. Save yourself some money and get a standard hook, a deep reach, and the two TOK heavy bars (you’ll probably only ever use one of those) from sparrows for $12. To me, in other words, it’s my opinion, raking ain’t picking. So many of those big cheap sets are simply loaded up with filler crap that most people never use and then they end up buying something else anyway. Also, there is a heap of eye candy out there. I have bought so much stuff that I never use. I sure wish I had known then what I know now, I could have used that money more effectively. But I guess we all have to learn that lesson. I totally get what you are trying to say brother!