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Maybe you can improve your recordings by treating the room around the instruments. Generally, with these percussion choices, your mics are not too close in so the room will have more effect on your sound. SOme foam on the walls or some gobos around the setup might make as big a change as getting a new mic. Just a thought.
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I agree with the above. I myself am a percussionist, and if the room is adequate and the instrument and the player are good the mic choice is more a matter of taste. I would stay away from condensers that have a harsh top end, though. And don't record shakers, tambourines or triangles too hot, the meters don't tell you everything. Also, sometimes whether you record in mono or stereo can make a big difference in how a part fits in the track.
R.