Originally Posted by
Ky Slim
I know this seems counterintuitive but loosen your grip. The more you squeeze, the more it spins, the more is spins, the more you squeeze. Also, wash your hands and your pick often. I've tried adding texture, cutting grooves, drilling holes, rosin, gorilla snot etc.. and, as is often the case, the issue was my technique not the equipment. As for sticky substances, I am not a fan. It takes no time for the substance to end up on my fretting hand and then on the strings and fretboard. Sticky strings and finger tips are the worst.