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"
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"
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"
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 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"
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 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"
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 »
Designed in collaboration with New York based Vater Artist La Frae Olivia Sci, the Monster Brush is a versatile specialty brush that can be adjusted to provide the subtlety and swish of a brush or a "stick like" feel for a fat backbeat without a ton of volume. Features a large but comfortable grip and wavy polymer strands for a unique sound and feel.
Comfortable to the 5A player, Vater Power 5A Sugar Maple Sticks have 1/2" more length for extra reach and weight. Also available in American Hickory. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .58"
The Super Jazz features Jazz-style grip with a little extra length. "Quick" feeling stick. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .555"
Just under a 5A in grip size with a barrel-shaped tip, Vater Recording Sugar Maple Sticks combine broad, dynamic tone range with superb balance and feel. Also available in American Hickory. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.125" Diameter = .56"
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"