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 wood or nylon tip. Length = 17" Diameter = .59"
The Vater "Manhattan" 7A is longer than an average 7A with a small round tip for defined cymbal work. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .54"
The Vater "Power House" American Hickory Sticks are designed in collaboration with Virgil Donati. Large acorn tip and heavy shoulder provides big sound volume. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .62"
A longer version of the top-selling 3A model for added reach and ability to "choke up" on the stick. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.625" Diameter = .6"
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"
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"
The Vater "Nightstick-2S" has a large oval tip, extra weight and long shaft. A beefy stick! Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 17.25" Diameter = .66"
The Vater 5B is a very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Versatile stick. Also available in Sugar Maple, Nude Series, Eternal Black and Color Wrap. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .605"
Vater BeBop 550 American Hickory 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 Maple and Sugar Maple. Maple will offer a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .55"
Extra small round tip produces outstanding clarity on cymbals. Great for Jazz settings. Also available in Sugar Maple. Available in wood tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .53"
Vater American Hickory “New Orleans Jazz” Drumsticks
Vater's "New Orleans Jazz" American Hickory Sticks feature a defined taper and acorn tip for classic feel. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16" Diameter = .555"
Designed in collaboration with Virgil Donati. Great for warm-up and practice of heavy rock playing. Large round barrel-shaped tip. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.125" Diameter = .65"
The Vater 2B features an oval tip for greater surface contact. Heavier shoulder and added length for attack & punch. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.25" Diameter = .635"
The Vater "BeBop 500" 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 = .5"
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 "Heartbeater" is between a 5A and 5B in the grip. A solid feeling drumstick with an acorn style tip that gives the player outstanding rebound from around the drumkit. A great stick for mid-volume Rock music situations. Available in wood tip. Length = 16.125" Diameter = .58"
Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. The "big brother" to the Vater Power 5A American Hickory Sticks. Also available in Sugar Maple and Nude Series. Available in wood or nylon tip. Length = 16.5" Diameter = .61"
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"
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"
