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 "BeBop 525" model comes 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 Maple and Sugar Maple. Maple will offer a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .525"
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"
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.
Vater Yambu Jazz Timbale Sticks is half drumstick, half timbale stick made with Hickory wood. It is a dense stick and a great compromise when playing cascara and extended ride cymbal patterns. Available in Hickory with Wood tip only. Length = 15.5″ Diameter = .54″
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"
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"
