Sticks

This classic 5A of American Goodwood is very well balanced. The 5A is a bit heavier at the tip for quick attack and response on drums. Made of American Hickory with a wooden tip

Length 16" | 40.64 cm Grip 0.605" | 1.55 cm

Increased neck diameter for less neck breakage. Versatile profile balances power & finesse.

Lenght 16" | 40.64 cm Grip 0,580" | 1.47 cm

Between a 5A and 5B grip with a small round tip. Great sounds on ride cymbal.

Length 16" | 40,64 cm Grip 0.750" | 1.90 cm

This classic 5A of American Goodwood is very well balanced. The 5A is a bit heavier at the tip for quick attack and response on drums. Made of American Hickory with a nylon tip

Length16" | 40.64cm  Grip 0.437" | 1.11cm. Timbale 7/16 Hickory

Length 16"  |   40.64 cm

Grip 0.500"  |   1.27 cm

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.375" | 0.95cm. "Great balance, great feel, it doesn't get better than that." - David Leach

Length 16" | 40.64cm  Grip 0.460" | 1.17cm

The Sazon is a great feeling Timbale stick that measures in between a 7/16" and 1/2" Timbale stick. Perfect for any percussionist. Hickory.

Length 13" | 33.02cm Grip 0.520" | 1.32cm. Perfect for little hands. A great way to introduce your little one to the joys of drumming. Wood tip only.

Vater?s self-cohesive thin gauze / mesh style tape helps improve grip and prevent hand fatigue, while still allowing a sense of ?feel?. Each roll is 1 inch wide by 30 feet in length. One roll will wrap approximately 5

Vater?s self-cohesive thin gauze / mesh style tape helps improve grip and prevent hand fatigue, while still allowing a sense of ?feel?. Each roll is 1 inch wide by 30 feet in length. One roll will wrap approximately 5

Cleans and protects any drum shell finish. Vater's Carnauba enriched, easy-to-use, anti-static and pH-balanced formula will give your drums a “like new" protective shine every time without leaving behind a waxy build-up.

The Vater Jingle Ring was designed in collaboration with Jose Medeles (The Breeders / Independent) to offer drummers a new and distinctive piece of accessory. The Jingle Ring is on the top of the drumhead of a snare drum, tom or both. When the drum is hit, you get a unique drum / tambourine sound. If you do not use the Jingle Ring, you can easily store it in your drum case / case. For 16 inch drums.

The Vater Jingle Ring was designed in collaboration with Jose Medeles (The Breeders / Independent) to offer drummers a new and distinctive piece of accessory. The Jingle Ring is on the top of the drumhead of a snare drum, tom or both. When the drum is hit, you get a unique drum / tambourine sound. If you do not use the Jingle Ring, you can easily store it in your drum case / case. For 13 inch drums.

The Vater Jingle Ring was designed in collaboration with Artist Jose Medeles (The Breeders / Independent) to give drummers a new and different kind of accessory. The Jingle Ring sits right on the top of the drum head on either a snare drum, tom or both and when the drum is hit, it gives a unique drum/tambourine sound. When not in use, you can keep the Jingle Ring right on the drum head inside the drum's case for easy transportation. For 12 inch heads.

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. Hickory.

Our linen based Grip Tape is durable, absorbent and dries quickly, while offering a very comfortable grip. Available in Black, Blue, Pink, Red, White and Yellow and is re-usable. Each package contains 4 grips to wrap 2 pairs of sticks. Each grip contains 2 end tapes for extra security on the stick.

An easy-to-use liquid formula that quickly removes tarnish, dirt and discoloration. It renews, brightens and protects all brands of cymbals in natural or brilliant finishes. Also great to use on copper, brass, chrome aluminum and stainless steel.

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.595" | 1.51cm. Sturdy neck and rounded oval style tip. Great for extra volume and attack without excess weight. Also available in Nude Series.

"The Universal is the perfect model for me to use because they are a bit thinner than the 5B and it is a durable stick so I don't have to worry about breaking them every time I play!" - Jessica Bowen [The Summer Set]

"I just started playing the Vater Universal model and it's become my go to stick for everything from feather touch jazz drumming to ridiculously fast punk beats. Great weight and that sturdy neck takes a beating." - Jamie Miller [Bad Religion]

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm. Quick taper to a medium-sized round tip produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. Very versatile and playable stick with great balance. Also available in Sugar Maple.

"Vater gives me what I need to perform at my best. That's why I use them...it's as simple as that. That's how simple it should be for you. The Phat Rides are perfectly balanced sticks.You can sling them around with complete control." - Nikki Glaspie [The Nth Power]

Length15 7/8" | 40.32cm Grip 0.530" | 1.35cm. Barrel-shaped tip gives a full sound without overwhelming volume. Just under a 7A in grip size.

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.530" | 1.35cm. Extra small round tip produces outstanding clarity on cymbals. Great for Jazz settings. Also available in Sugar Maple.

“I just love the sticks and the small family vibe at Vater!” – Chris Dave

Length16 1/4" | 41.27cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm. Jazz-style grip with a little extra length. "Quick" feeling stick. Also available in Sugar Maple.

"I've been using Vater sticks for nearly 5 years now and love the feel of the Session stick when playing some funk or rock, but it's the Superjazz stick that really hooks me up for most of the gigs I do. The weight of the stick and bounce of the tip are unmatched by other brands. Vater is a superb company with many great stick options for all drummers." - Sunny Jain

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. Comfortable to the traditional 5A player. Small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum sounds. Also available in Sugar Maple.

"I've used Vater Sessions for many years due to the consistency and quality. I am always very confident in using these live or in the studio as they've never let me down! There's nothing better than using a fresh pair live on stage as they feel and respond the way I want every night, every show!" - Matt McGuire [The Chainsmokers]

Length16 5/8" | 42.23cm Grip 0.630" | 1.60cm. Full sized barrel tip and long shaft for weight and extra reach.

"Vater's quality is unmatched in the industry! I use the Rock model and this stick has never failed me in any way! I've never broken a stick or lost a nylon tip, and that's after many jams using the same pair. Weeks and weeks worth of abuse and these stix will not quit! Amazing!" - Steve Asheim [Deicide]

Length16 1/4" | 41.27cm Grip 0.560" | 1.42cm. Nicely sized barrel-shaped tip for broad and dynamic tones. Super balance and feel. 

"I play all kinds of music, sometimes very loud and sometimes very soft. The Vater Recording stick works perfectly for every musical situation I encounter." - Raymond Pounds

Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm. Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. The "big brother" to Power 5A.

"Vater drumsticks...why!? Well, since the family has been at it for over 50 years, they have a damn good idea about what works, and what doesn't! No B.S., just great sticks! The Power 5B model has the perfect balance of weight, length, and strength for how I play...I can't recommend it enough!" - Atom Willard [Against Me!]

Length16 1/4" | 41.27cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm. Slightly under a 5A in the grip with an oval tip.

“The Pro Rock’s really stand up to some punishment. They’re really well balanced and strong for hard hitting music but are not too heavy, so you can do some more sensitive stuff with them too.” – Zachary Alford [David Bowie/Independent]

Length16 1/4" | 41.27cm Grip 0.620" | 1.57cm. Designed in collaboration with Virgil Donati. Large acorn tip and heavy shoulder provides big sound volume.

"Over the last few years, I have started to integrate the Powerhouse on some larger festival and arena dates. The added length and leverage lets me open up the kit a little more without having to adjust the way I play naturally." - Peter Wilson [Patrick Droney / Danielle Bradbery / Levi Hummon / SmithField / Hunter Phelps]

Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm. Same specs as the popular Power 5B model but with a classic acorn style tip for a full and broader cymbal and drum tone.

"I've been using the Vater 5B For the past 14 years, and couldn't imagine my self playing anything else until now. The Power 5B Acorn have a bit extra length and the weight is distributed perfectly. I've found my new favorite stick" - Gunnar Olsen about the NEW Vater Power 5B Acorn drumstick model.

Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm. Comfortable to the 5A player but with 1/2" extra length for extra reach and weight. Also available in Sugar Maple.

"I'm a hard-hitter, so I need a stick that offers not only durability but consistency. That's why I play Vater Power 5A's, I love it!!!" - Lawrence Breaux [Robin Thicke]

Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm. Same specs as the popular Power 5A model but with a classic acorn style tip for a full and broader cymbal and drum tone.

 Length16 5/8" | 42.23cm Grip 0.600" | 1.52cm. A longer version of the top-selling 3A model for added reach and ability to "choke up" on the stick.

“I finally found the right tools for the job.” – Billy Rymer [Dillinger Escape Plan]

Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm. Similar grip as 5B but with 1/2" extra length. The "big brother" to Power 5A. The unfinished stick leaves a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing.

Length15 1/2" | 39.37cm Grip 0.540" | 1.37cm. Dubbed “traditional” because Vater’s 7A is longer and has 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.

Length  16 1/4" | 41.27cm Grip 0.630" | 1.60cm

• A hefty but quick feeling 2B. Features a medium sized and slightly rounded acorn tip that delivers cymbal clarity and enough punch to cut through in louder music situations.

Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!” in a hand-written letter to the Vater Family which hangs on our wall to this day.

Length16 5/16" | 41.43cm Grip 0.590" | 1.50cm. The 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.

"I've been using the West Sides ever since I've checked them out and they're my new stick of choice! They're really versatile and I dig the unique tip design." - Gil Sharone [Marilyn Manson]

"Vater's West Side model is the most balanced and playable stick I've ever used! Yeah, I keep it real on the... "West Side"!" -Mika Fineo [Filter]

Length 15 1/2" | 39.37 cm

Grip 0.540" | 1.37 cm

Hickory only. Half drumstick, half timbale stick. Wood tip only.

Length 16" | 40.64cm  Grip 0.560" | 1.42cm

• Just under a 5A in the grip with a gradual taper to a smaller sized tip that will make your ride cymbal sing with clarity.

"'Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!”

"'Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!”

• Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.540" | 1.37cm

A 7A grip but at a full 16” in length. The taper and acorn tip combination delivers a stick that plays effortlessly with warm but defined cymbal tone

Length 15 1/2" | 39.37cm Grip 0.540" | 1.37cm

7A (hickory) made at traditional specs: A half inch shorter than our popular Manhattan 7A model and with a small acorn tip for a broader cymbal sound.

"'Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!”

• Length 16" | 40.64cm  Grip 0.595" | 1.51cm

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• A little undersized in grip as compared to the popular Vater 5B. Classics 5B is very versatile in many musical applications and playing styles with its very comfortable grip size.

 

Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!” in a hand-written letter to the Vater Family which hangs on our wall to this day.

 Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.565" | 1.44cm

5A with an acorn tip for a nice and full sound from drums and cymbals. Solid and responsive model that practically plays itself.

Try them out for yourself and see why that major competitor himself once called them “the finest hickory drum sticks in the world!” in a hand-written letter to the Vater Family which hangs on our wall to this day.

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm. Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round tip for cymbal clarity.

Length 16"   |   40.64 cm

Grip 0.540"  |   1.37 cm

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

Length 16 1/2" |  41.91 cm

Grip 0.580" |  1.47 cm

In between a 5A and 5B in the grip like Vater's popular Fusion™ model, but with the extra length that the Gospel Series brings. Very responsive and suitable for all applications.

"Vater?...Vater is first class quality!" - Marvin "Smitty" Smith

Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm. Just over a traditional 5B in the grip Heavier taper for solid feel. Well balanced, weighted and responsive with a rounded barrel-style wood tip.

“The Xtreme Design Series offers increased weight and durability without sacrificing response. I found it refreshing to use a heavy stick that still offered good playability” – Modern Drummer Magazine

Length 16" |  40.64 cm

Grip 0.580" |  1.47 cm

Vater's popular Phat Ride model is now offered in a Sugar Maple version. Same dimensions as the Hickory model, but made from Sugar Maple for a lighter weight and softer touch. Quick taper to a medium-sized round tip produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. A very versatile stick.

Length 16" |  40.64 cm

Grip 0.500  |  1.27 cm

The new BeBop series are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The 500 models 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. Maple will offer even more of a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone.

Designed in collaboration with Virgil Donati. Great for warm-up and practice of heavy rock playing. Large round barrel-shaped tip.

Just over a 5B in the grip with an oval tip. Comfortable to the "5B player" who needs just a little extra length. Also available in Sugar Maple.

Length 15 7/8" |  40.32 cm

Grip 0.555" |  1.41 cm

Beefier version of the Studio with a grip just under a 5A.

Length16 1/8" | 40.96cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm

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.  

"Vater nailed it when they designed the "Heartbeater" model. It has all the technical aspects you need when playing drums - length, strength, balance, durability and playability. But most importantly it feels good in your hands which makes your drumming more inspiring and creative. Don't walk... run to your nearest drum shop and get a pair of these!!!" - Curt Bisquera

Length 16 1/2" |  41.91 cm

Grip 0.605" |  1.54 cm

Same grip diameter as a standard 5B but with a heavier taper than the GS-5A and GS-Fusion for added weight.

 Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm. A defined taper and acorn tip for classic feel.

"As an artist I know it's important to be versatile, Vater provides me with great products and a lot of variety. Whether it's Blues, Rock or Jazz… sticks or mallets… I know I can depend on Vater!" -Hannah Welton [Prince / 3rd Eye Girl]

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm. Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round tip for cymbal clarity. Also available in Sugar Maple and Nude Series.

Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.605" | 1.54cm. Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Versatile stick. The unfinished stick leaves a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing.

Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm. A bit bigger than a 7A in the grip. Has a small barrel-shaped bead for defined and articulate cymbal work. Great response from around the drumkit.