Vater American Hickory “Los Angeles” 5A Drumsticks
The Vater "Los Angeles" 5A is a very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums. Also available in Sugar Maple, Nude Series, Eternal Black and Color Wrap. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .57"
The Vater Phat Ride features a quick taper to a medium-sized round tip that produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. Very versatile and playable stick with great balance. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .58"
The Vater "Fusion Acorn" features a new tip on an iconic stick. It's the same design as the classic Vater Fusion but with an acorn tip for a warmer cymbal and drum tone. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .58"
The Vater "Fusion" is between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round tip for cymbal clarity. Also available in Sugar Maple and Nude Series. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .58"
The Vater 8A has a small barrel-shaped tip for defined cymbal articulation. Very responsive. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .555"
The Vater "Excel" is a shorter stick with a barrel-shaped tip and quick taper. Great for getting around the kit quickly. Available in wood tip. Length = 15.25" Diameter = .575"
Originally a Vater Player's Design Model, the Vater "Matrix" remains exactly the same in all dimensions as the previous artist model, just with a new name. The "Matrix" measures out as a 5A in the grip with a gradual taper to a small barrel tip for extreme cymbal clarity. A very quick feeling stick that is great stick for Jazz, Funk and R&B drumming. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.125" Diameter = .57"
The Vater 5A "Stretch" stick has the same grip as a standard 5A, but longer for some extra reach around the kit. Small Acorn tip for warm cymbal tones. A very versatile stick model in size. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.75" Diameter = .57"
Sturdy neck and rounded oval style tip. Great for extra volume and attack without excess weight. Also available in Nude Series. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .595"
Vater GS-Fusion – Gospel Series American Hickory Sticks
The Vater GS-Fusion is designed to meet the feel, weight and volume needs of Gospel drummers. In between a 5A and 5B in the grip like Vater's popular Fusion model, but with the extra 1/2" length that the Gospel Series brings. The round tip gives this stick great playability, providing great cymbal clarity and rebound from around the drumkit. Very responsive and suitable for all applications. Made of American hickory. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .58"
Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums. The unfinished American Hickory of Vater's Nude Series Sticks leaves a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .57"
The Vater 1B features a sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume. The unfinished American Hickory of Vater's Nude Series Sticks leaves a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.75" Diameter = .59"
Sturdy neck and rounded oval barrel tip. Vater Universal Sticks are great for extra volume and attack without excess weight. The unfinished American Hickory of Vater's Nude Series Sticks leave a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .595"
Slightly under a 2B in the grip with a refined round head for volume and attack. Vater Concert Sugar Maple Sticks are big sticks without a lot of weight. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .63"
The Vater "Fusion" is between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round tip for cymbal clarity. The unfinished American Hickory stick leaves a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing. Also available in Sugar Maple and American Hickory Laquer Finish. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .58"
Vater GS-5B – Gospel Series American Hickory Sticks
The Vater GS-5B is designed to meet the feel, weight and volume needs of Gospel drummers. Same grip diameter as a standard 5B but with a heavier taper than the GS-5A and GS-Fusion for added weight, with the 1/2" extra length. A comfortable grip size and weight for low to mid volume situations. The round tip provides great cymbal clarity and rebound from around the drumkit. Made of American hickory. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .605"
Part of the Vater Cymbal Sticks Collection, the Ball features a 5A sized grip and produces Bright Ping 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 »
Vater Super Jazz Sugar Maple Sticks are a Maple version of the Vater Super Jazz American Hickory model for a lighter feel. Jazz Style grip, under a 5A, with a little extra length and long taper. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .555"
Beefed up neck diameter for power and durability. Acorn style tip for broad, full sounds. Vater 5B Sugar Maple Sticks are very responsive. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .605"
