The Vater "Hitmaker" is 5A sized in the grip with a gentle taper and an acorn-style bead that puts out great tone from around the drum-kit. A very well balanced, responsive and solid feeling stick. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .57"
Designed by the Jazz Legend, Vater's Jimmy Cobb Model Drumsticks measure in between a 5A and a 5B in the grip. They feature a long taper to a medium sized teardrop tip for warm and defined cymbal tones. A "quick" feeling jazz stick. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .595" Part of Vater's "Player's Design" Series, this custom model is derived from the artist's unique and individual style, under the direction of the artists themselves, through careful More Info »
Vic Firth F1 American Classic Hickory Series Drumsticks
Vic Firth F1 American Classic Hickory Drumsticks feature a medium round tip with a short tapered neck. Great for fusion or electric jazz. Turned from select hickory. Available in wood tip only. Length = 16.1875" Diameter = .580"
Crafted to the same manufacturing standards as Zildjian Cymbals and guaranteed straight. 7A Natural - Slim profile for light touch and great articulation. Wood or nylon tip 6A Natural - Round bead and extremely centered balance. Wood or nylon Tip Jazz Natural - Small teardrop bead for a range of refined cymbal sounds. Wood or nylon tip. 5A Natural - Our most popular model. Full-size oval tip produces full tone. Wood or nylon tip. Absolute Rock - Dual butt-end for More Info »
Barrel-shaped tip gives a full sound without overwhelming volume. Just under a 7A in grip size. Available in wood tip. Length = 15.875" Diameter = .53"
Just under a 5A in grip size with a barrel-shaped tip, Vater Recording American Hickory Sticks combine broad, dynamic tone range with superb balance and feel. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .56"
Vater "West Side" is a real unique sounding stick. The grip size measures comfortably in-between a 5A and 5B. The small rounded oval style tip blends right into the neck and taper of the stick for a unique feel and sound dynamic. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.3125" Diameter = .59"
Vic Firth 1A American Classic Hickory Series Drumsticks
Vic Firth 1A American Classic Hickory Drumsticks are extra long with a "Taj Mahal" Tip. Powerful‚ fast and responsive. Turned from select hickory. Available in wood tip only. Length = 16.1875" Diameter = .580"
Vic Firth American Jazz 1 Hickory Drumsticks feature a wood tip on a 5B shaft that feels full-sized yet plays "lightning fast". Vic Firth AJ1 American Jazz Drumsticks have a long taper in the select hickory shaft allowing for neck specifications sizeable enough to create dark cymbal sounds. The small tear drop tip keeps everything in focus. Ideal for the player who is looking for that great feel and ultimate rebound on the drum and ride cymbal. Available in wood More Info »
Each Vic Firth Signature Series model was conceived through extensive research with the finest drummers from a variety of musical styles. The designs reflect their musical requirements in terms of balance, feel, sound projection and cymbal color. All colored sticks feature a clear, natural tip. All sticks are hickory unless otherwise noted. Carmine Appice (SCA) A tip like a 5A at one end‚ a large heavy tip at the butt end. Provides great back beat power. L = 15 15/16" More Info »
Measuring just over a 5B in the grip with an oval tip, Vater SD9 Sugar Maple Sticks are comfortable to the 5B player who needs just a little extra length. A fast playing stick that is great for Jazz. Also available in American Hickory. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .61"
Vater Traditional 7A American Hickory Drumsticks are dubbed “traditional” because they are longer and have a different tip shape than standard 7A's in the industry. This classic style 7A has a great feel for lighter playing. The small acorn tip delivers full cymbal and drum sounds without being overbearing. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 15.5" Diameter = .540"
Vater Session American Hickory Sticks are comfortable to the traditional 5A player, with a small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum sounds. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .57"
Vater Session Sugar Maple Sticks are comfortable to the traditional 5A player, with a small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum sounds. Also available in American Hickory. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .57"
The Vater "Fatback" 3A features a sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .59"
The Vater 7A "Stretch" stick has the same grip as a standard 7A, but longer for some extra reach around the kit. Small Acorn tip for warm cymbal tones. Great for a variety of drumming applications. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.75" Diameter = .54"
Vater Blazer Sugar Maple Sticks feature a gentle taper to a triangular shaped tip. Excellent balance for intricate playing. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.125" Diameter = .61"
Part of the Vater Cymbal Sticks Collection, the Teardrop features a 5A sized grip and produces Warm, Low tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch. Available in wood tip. Length = 16″ Diameter = .57″ The Cymbal Stick models are recreations of those originally designed and hand-turned in the mid 1950s by Jack Adams (Alan & Ron Vater's grandfather). These Maple models feature the same distinct tip shapes and specifications that gave drummers of the great jazz and More Info »
Vic Firth HD9 American Classic Hickory Series Drumsticks
Vic Firth HD9 American Classic Hickory Drumsticks feature the Vic Firth SD9 design‚ but in hickory. A favorite of players who love the Vic Firth 5B but want a little more weight and length. Available in wood tip only. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .610"
Vic Firth American Jazz 6 Hickory Drumsticks feature a 7A-like shaft coupled with a very small neck and tip of the sweetest cymbal sounds. No fear of "overplaying" with this model! Vic Firth AJ6 American Jazz Drumsticks have a long taper in the select hickory shaft allowing for neck specifications sizeable enough to create dark cymbal sounds. The small tear drop tip keeps everything in focus. Ideal for the player who is looking for that great feel and ultimate rebound More Info »