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 »
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"
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"
