The Vater "Jazz Ride" is slightly over a 5A in the grip. Long taper to a small teardrop tip for a great ride cymbal sound, response and definition. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .575"
The Vater "DSK" is a lengthy, but comfortable, stick that features a very fast beefy taper for some added weight up top. This allows for a powerful "throw" and solid impact that is perfect for an aggressive drumming style. The DSK's large and rounded barrel-shaped nylon tip is great for crispy clean hi-hat and ride cymbal tones. Hickory. Available in nylon tip only. Length = 17" Diameter = .59"
The Vater "Hammer" has 5A sized grip with double butt end. Great for loud and aggressive musical situations. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .57"
Measuring just over a 5B in the grip with an oval tip, Vater SD9 American Hickory 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 Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .61"
Part of the Vater Cymbal Sticks Collection, the Acorn features a 5A sized grip and produces Full and Fat 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 More Info »
Use it like a brush, rute or stick --- the Vater Whip consists of polybristles that pack more punch than a brush but without the volume of a drumstick.
Same physical design as Vater's original Splashstick, but constructed from Bamboo dowels. The Bamboo offers superb durability and some added weight for a solid feel, without excess volume. Bamboo is also the fastest growing plant on Earth, making this a very eco-friendly percussion product.
A truly unique model with no taper or tip made from "dark" hickory. This double butt-end stick has no finish or lacquer, which leaves a comfortable sanded finish. The Vater Morgan Rose's Alien Freak Drumsticks design, weight and size gives a powerful and solid feel with a huge amount of volume from around the kit. Hickory. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .61" "Finally a stick for someone with one thing in mind… DESTRUCTION! With the dual More Info »
The Vater BeBop 525 Sugar Maple Sticks come in under a 7A in the grip. The quick taper produces a fast rebound with a small tip size for a clean ride cymbal tone. The BeBop series sticks are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. Also available in American Hickory. Maple will offer a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .525"
Designed in collaboration with renowned educator Steve Fidyk, the Swing model measures just under a 7A in the grip. This model has a "double taper", meaning that it is slightly thicker towards the middle of the stick than in the grip and then finishes with a very quick and thin taper. This produces a stick that possesses great sensitivity and exceptionally fast rebound. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .535"
Great for a variety of applications including Orchestral, Pit, and Jazz. Maple construction offers a lighter weight for a stick of its size. Round tip delivers precise tones. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .635"
Similar grip as the Vater 5B but with 1/2" extra length. The "big brother" to Power 5A. 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. Also available in Sugar Maple and American Hickory. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .61"
Vater BeBop 550 Sugar Maple Sticks have a quick taper that produces a fast rebound and a small tip size for a clean ride cymbal tone. The BeBop series sticks are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. Also available in American Hickory. Maple offers a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .55"
Part of the Vater Cymbal Sticks Collection, the Oval features a 5A sized grip and produces Mid Range 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 »
The quick taper to a medium-sized round tip produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. A very versatile stick with same dimensions as Vater's Phat Ride American Hickory Sticks, but made from Sugar Maple for a lighter weight and softer touch. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .58"