Originally Posted by: mistertylersmitthanks for the responses

edit: is it better to hold the pick real close to the tip or farther back or just so its comfortable

The less pick you'll be showing, the less surface will be in contact with the string. That usually means the less resistance you'll get from the string which should make it easier to play fast. Just be careful not to have it too close because you might end up making unwanted pinched harmonics once in while.