Sticks
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Vater Goodwood 5A Wood GW5AW
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
Vater Goodwood 5B Wood GW5BW
Length 16" | 40.64 cm Grip 0.605" | 1.55 cm
Increased neck diameter for less neck breakage. Versatile profile balances power & finesse.
Vater Goodwood Fusion Nylon Tip GWFN
Length 16 1/2" | 41.91 cm
Grip 0.580" | 1.47 cm
Vater Goodwood Fusion Wood GWFW
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.
Vater Goodwood Pro-Rock Wood Tip GWPRW
Goodwood rock wood tip
Vater Goodwood 5A Nylon GW5AN
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
Vater Timbale 3/8 Hickory VHT3/8
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.375" | 0.95cm. "Great balance, great feel, it doesn't get better than that." - David Leach
Vater Timbale 7/16 Hickory VHT7/16
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.437" | 1.11cm. Timbale 7/16 Hickory
Vater Timbale 1/2 Maple
Length 16" | 40.64 cm
Grip 0.500" | 1.27 cm
Vater Timbale 1/2 Hickory VHT1/2
Length 16" | 40.64 cm
Grip 0.500" | 1.27 cm
Vater Stick Shield VSS
Same 3 inch Stick Shield™ product as is included on our Extended Play Series of sticks, but available separately so that you can apply it yourself to any drumstick model you choose. Stick Shield™ is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger than Steel with maximum tensile strength, to give you amazing durability in the rim shot area
Vater Gajara Sazon VHGAJEW
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.
Vater Stick & Finger Tape Blue VSTBL
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 Stick & Finger Tape White VSTW
Vater's zelfklevende dunne gaas/ tape helpt de grip te verbeteren en handvermoeidheid te voorkomen. Elke rol is 1 inch breed bij 30 voet lang. Een rol kan ongeveer 5 paar stokken wikkelen. Kan ook worden gebruikt om alleen uw vingers te tapen voor extra bescherming tijdens het bespelen van drums en percussie.
Vater Junior Sticks VMJRW
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 Stick & Finger Tape Red VSTR
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 Stick & Finger Tape Green VSTGR/VSTG
Vater's Stick & Finger Tape is the world's first drum band designed for use on both sticks and fingers. The tape helps prevent blisters and hand fatigue, while still giving a feeling of "feeling" to maximize handiness and grip. In contrast to the commonly used first aid tape, Vater's Stick & Finger Tape will not be pulled out of sticks or fingers because of its self-cohesive design. Vater's tape comes in 5 colors and each roll is 1 inch wide by 30 feet long. One roll will wrap around 5 pairs of sticks.
Vater Ben Gilloe's Heartbeaer VHBGW
Length 16 1/8" | 40.95 cm
Grip 0.580" | 1.47 cm
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 drum-kit. A great stick for mid-volume Rock music situations. Hickory.
Vater Drum Polish VDP
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.
Vater Jingle Ring 12" VJR12
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.
Jingle Ring 13" VJR13
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.
Vater Jingle Ring 16" VJR16
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.
Vater Wood Chips Steve White Model Hitmaker VHSWHW
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.
Vater Noise Guard VNG10
Noise Guard pads allow for quiet practice on your drum kit. Each pad is made from non-slip rubber that does not compromise a real sense of rebound.
Vater Cymbal Polish VCP
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.
Vater Noise Guard VNG12
Noise Guard pads allow for quiet practice on your drum kit. Each pad is made from non-slip rubber that does not compromise a real sense of rebound.
Vater Grip Tape White VGTW
Our linen based Grip Tape is durable, absorbent and dries quickly, while offering a very comfortable grip. 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.
Vater Grip Tape Black VGTB
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.
Vater Grip Tape Red V-VGTR
Our linen based Grip Tape is durable, absorbent and dries quickly, while offering a very comfortable grip. 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.
Vater Concert Wood Tip VSMCW
Length 16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.630" | 1.60cm. Slightly under a 2B in the grip with a refined round head for volume and attack. A big sticks without a lot of weight.
Vater Sugar Maple Super Jazz VSMSJW
Length 16 1/4" | 41.28cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm. A Maple version of Vater's popular Super Jazz model for a lighter feel. Jazz Style grip, under a 5A, with a little extra length and long taper. Also available in a hickory version.
Vater 1A Wood Tip VH1AW
A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn tip
"I'm a big fan of the 1A's because of their length in particular. I naturally choke up a bit on sticks, so the extra length is perfect. Because they aren't too thick, you can easily play to both dynamic extremes." - Ilan Rubin [Nine Inch Nails]
Vater 5A Wood Tip VH5AW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm
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.
"I can't play with any other size sticks except for the Vater 5A sticks I love the weight & the durability it has. Once you go 5A you won't go back" - Amadeus [Trey Songz]
Vater Keg 5B Wood Tip VHK5BW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.605" | 1.54cm. Same dimensions as our standard 5B but with a keg / barrel shaped tip for a defined cymbal articulation.
"The Keg 5B is the stick I've been looking for for a long time. I've always loved the tone I get from the Fusions, but I love the power and the feel I get from the 5Bs. The Keg 5B to me combines these 2 very important attributes into 1 stick. Now I can get that beautiful cymbal definition but not be afraid to dig in to my shells." - Mike Aveneim
"For amphitheater or arena volumes with Miranda Lambert, the KEG 5B has the handle and velocity sought in a heavier stroke - all with un-compromised cymbal definition." - G. Maxwell Zemanovic [Miranda Lambert]
Vater New Orleans Jazz Wood VHNOJW
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]
Vater Pro Rock Wood Tip VHPRW
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]
Vater Sweet Ride Wood VHSRW
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
Vater Xtreme Design 5B Wood VXD5BW
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
Vater Cymbal Acorn Wood Tip VMCAW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. 5A sized grip. Full and Fat tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch.
Vater Sugar Maple Fusion Wood VSMFW
Vater 2B Wood Tip VH2BW
Length16 1/4" | 41.27cm Grip0.635" | 1.61cm. Oval tip for greater surface contact. Heavier shoulder and added length for attack & punch.
"I have an emotional attachment to my Vater sticks...without them, there is no show!" - Mike Fuentes [Pierce The Veil]
"I really enjoy the Vater 2B's because of how strong and durable they are. I tend to hit very hard so I like a pair of sticks that can take plenty of punishment without worrying about them breaking off in my hand every song. I added weight of the sticks helps me to really lay into every hit and make sure that I get the most out of each drum." - Chris Vest [Framing Hanley]
Vater Nude Series Power 5B Wood Tip VHNP5BW
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.
Vater Phat Ride Wood Tip VHPTRW
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]
Vater Studio Wood Tip VHSW
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.
Vater Classics 8D Jazz Wood VHC8DJW
- 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
Vater Cymbal Ball Wood Tip VMCBW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. 5A sized grip. Bright Ping tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch.
Vater Sugar Maple 5A Wood VSM5AW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. Features a rounded oval style tip for full tones and fast attack from around the drumkit. Great for any musical style.
Vater 5B Wood Tip VH5BW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip0.605" | 1.54cm
Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Versatile stick. Also available in Sugar Maple, Nude Series, Eternal Black and Color Wrap.
"Vater makes the best sticks out there by far and if it wasn't for them I'd just be air drumming!! I choose the 5B because it's not to skinny and not too fat, I get the power and the speed that I need." - Brann Dailor [Mastodon]
"Playing in arenas and stadiums I require a stick that can stand up to a full on beating. The Vater 5B is extremely durable and still maintains a fantastic feel." - Jim Riley [Rascal Flatts]
Vater Power 3A Wood VHP3AW
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]
Vater Recording Wood VHRECW
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
Vater Cymbal Oval Wood Tip VMCOW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. 5A grip size. Mid Range tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch.
Vater Sugar Maple 5B Wood VSM5BW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.605" | 1.54cm. Beefed up neck diameter for power and durability. Acorn style tip for broad, full sounds. Very responsive stick. "Vater makes products that I can't imagine performing without. Their quality and consistency make them my first choice when it comes to drum sticks." - Dave Tedeschi [Postmodern Jukebox]
Vater Sugar Maple Power 5A Wood VSMP5AW
"I spent years searching for the perfect combination of projection & softness without wanting to sacrifice durability. I finally found it with the Vater Sugar Maple Power 5A!" – Ian O’Neill [Kelsea Ballerini]
Vater 3A Wood Tip VH3AW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip0.590" | 1.50cm
Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume.
"Vater it's truly the drummer's choice." - Chris Johnson [Lady Gaga / Jennifer Lopez]
"I've been playing the Fatback 3A Nylon tip for as long as I can remember. The weight is perfect for my style of drumming, the thick neck makes them extra durable, the round tip gets the perfect sound out of my cymbals, and I've never had one nylon tip fly off while playing, which I can't say about other brands of sticks that I tried back in the day." - Richard Christy [Charred Walls of the Damned]
Vater Power 5A Acorn VHP5AAW
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.
Vater Rock Wood Tip VHRW
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]
Vater Sugar Maple Sweet Ride Wood Tip VSMSRW
Length 16" | 40.64 cm
Grip 0.530" | 1.35 cm
A touch under a 7A in diameter. Extra small round tip provides outstanding clarity on ride cymbals. Great for jazz drummers.
Vater Gospel 5B Wood Tip VGS5BW
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.
Vater Nightstick Wood Stick
- Length 17 1/4" | 43.81cm
- Grip 0.660" | 1.68cm
Large oval tip, extra weight and long shaft. A beefy stick!
Vater Yambu Jazz Wood Tip VHTYJ
Length 15 1/2" | 39.37 cm
Grip 0.540" | 1.37 cm
Hickory only. Half drumstick, half timbale stick. Wood tip only.
Vater Classics 5A Wood VHC5AW
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.
Vater Classics Big Band Wood VHCBBW
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!”
Vater Cymbal Teardrop Wood Tip VMCTW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. 5A Sized grip. Warm Low tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch. "It's taken me years to find what I consider the perfectly weighted stick. I found that in the Vater Teardrop Cymbal Stick. It has great action off the drums and cymbals, which makes for an effortless feel and movement around the whole kit." - Dan Peters [Mudhoney]
Vater Sugar Maple 7A Wood VSM7AW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.540" | 1.37cm. Small round tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.
Vater Sugar Maple Power 5B Wood VSMP5BW
- Length 16 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. Also available in Hickory version.
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"The Vater product line has gradually increased my drumming vocabulary. I have come to rely on Vater's mallets, bass drum beaters, Monster Brushes, sticks, and standard brushes to create my music. I thank Vater for helping me to become a better drummer!" - Matt Johnson [Jeff Buckley / St. Vincent]
Vater 55AA Wood Tip VH55AA
Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip0.570" | 1.45cm
Manufactured in response to consumer requests, the 55AA and 55BB models offer just a little extra reach for the 5A and 5B player's without adding a bunch of weight or compromising the feel of the sticks. Both models feature the classic acorn style tip.
Vater 7A Wood Tip VH7AW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.540" | 1.37cm. Longer than an average 7A with a small round tip for defined cymbal work. Also available in Sugar Maple.
"I've been using Vater wood tip 7A's for many years now and have always been happy with their quality and durability. I've found that no other brand holds up quite as long as Vater." - Daren Taylor [The Airborne Toxic Event]
Vater Fusion Wood Tip VHFW
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.
Vater Matrix Wood Tip VHMTRXW
Length16 1/8" | 40.96cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. Originally a Vater Player's Design Model, the Matrix remains exactly the same in all dimensions as the previous artist model, just with a new name. The Matrix measures out as a 5A in the grip with a gradual taper to a small barrel tip for extreme cymbal clarity. A very quick feeling stick that is great stick for Jazz, Funk and R&B drumming.
"I've used to struggle with finding the right size for me until I found the Matrix model of Vater's sticks. It's the Perfect length, perfect weight distribution, and perfect barrel tip. I personally feel like this stick was made for me and I've been using them ever since." - Taylor Gordon [Daya]
Vater Power 5A Wood Tip VHP5AW
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]
Vater Traditional 7A Wood Tip VHT7AW
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.
Vater Sugar Maple BeBop 500 VSMBB500
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.
Vater Sugar Maple 7A Nylon Tip VSM7AN
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.
Vater Sugar Maple Session VSMSEW
Length 16" | 40.64 cm
Grip 0.570" | 1.45 cm
Comfortable to the traditional 5A player. Small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum sounds.
Vater Sugar Maple 8A Wood VSM8AW
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.
Vater Piccolo Wood Tip VSMPW
Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.640" | 1.63cm. 2B style grip with a long and gradual taper to a small round tip.
Vater Xtreme Design 5A Wood VXD5AW
Between a traditional 5A and 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
Vater 55BB Wood Tip VH55BB
Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip0.605" | 1.54cm
Manufactured in response to consumer requests, the 55AA and 55BB models offer just a little extra reach for the 5A and 5B player's without adding a bunch of weight or compromising the feel of the sticks. Both models feature the classic acorn style tip.
"Vater drumsticks on a gig… it doesn't get any better!!!" - Nisan Stewart [Dancining with the Stars / Jamie Foxx]
Vater 8A Wood Tip VH8AW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm. Small barrel-shaped tip for defined cymbal articulation. Very responsive. Also available in Sugar Maple.
"I look for consistency, responsiveness and balance in a drumstick. My Vater 8A's encompass all of these things and more." – Quinton Robinson
Vater Nude Series 5A Wood Tip VHN5AW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums. 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.
Vater Power 5B Acorn VHP5BAW
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.
Vater Session Wood Tip VHSEW
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]
Vater Universal Wood Tip VHUW
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]
Vater Heartbeater VHHBW
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
Studio 2 Wood Tip VHS2W
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.
Vater Classics 5B Wood VHC5BW
- Length 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.595" | 1.51cm
- 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.
Vater Sugar Maple Bebop 550 Wood Tip VSMBB550
Lenght 16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.550" | 1.40cm. The new BeBop series are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The 500 and 525 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. All three models available in Hickory and Maple. Maple will offer even more of a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone. Also available in a Hickory version.
Vater Sugar Maple Recording Wood VSMRECW
Length 16 1/8" | 40.96cm Grip 0.560" | 1.42cm. Just under a 5A in grip size. Barrel shaped tip combines broad, dynamic tone range with super balance and feel. Also available in a hickory version.
Vater 5A Acorn VH5AAW
Length16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip0.605" | 1.54cm
Manufactured in response to consumer requests, the 55AA and 55BB models offer just a little extra reach for the 5A and 5B player's without adding a bunch of weight or compromising the feel of the sticks. Both models feature the classic acorn style tip.
"Vater drumsticks on a gig… it doesn't get any better!!!" - Nisan Stewart [Dancining with the Stars / Jamie Foxx]
Vater Bebop 550 Wood Tip VHBB550
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.550" | 1.40cm. The new BeBop series are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The 500 and 525 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. All three models available in Hickory and Maple. Maple will offer even more of a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone. Also available in Sugar Maple
Vater Jazz Ride Wood VHJZRW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.575" | 1.46cm. Slightly over a 5A in the grip. Long taper to a small teardrop tip for a great ride cymbal sound, response and definition.
"Jazz Ride sticks give me the combination of a light stick and stick full of body. I can swing easily and go right into a funk or rock groove with out having to switch sticks. I've been playing Vater since 1993 and it's been apart of my musical journey." - Jay Williams [Jonathan Butler]
Vater Nude Series 5B Wood Tip VHN5BW
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.
Vater Power 5B Wood Tip VHP5BW
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!]
Vater Super Jazz Wood Tip VHSJW
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
Vater Bebop 500 VHBB500
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. Models available in Hickory and Maple. Maple will offer even more of a lighter touch and slightly warmer cymbal tone.
Vater SD9 Wood Tip VHSD9W
- Length 16 1/4" | 41.27cm
- Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm
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.
Vater Sugar Maple Phat Ride VSMPTRW
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.
Vater 5A Stretch VH5AS
Length 16 3/4" | 42.55 cm
Grip 0570" | 1.45 cm
Same grip as a standard 5A, but longer for some extra reach around the kit. Small Acorn tip for warm cymbal tones. A very versatile stick model in size.
"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]
Vater Gospel 5A Wood VGS5AW
Length 16 1/2" | 41.91cm Grip 0.555" | 1.41cm
Just under a traditional 5A but with a 1/2" extra length. A comfortable grip size and weight for low to mid volume situations. Barrel style tip gives this stick great playability.
Vater Blazer Wood Tip VSMBW
Vater Sugar Maple SD9 Wood VSMD9W
Length 16 1/4" | 41.28cm Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm. Just over a 5B in the grip with an oval tip. A fast playing stick that is great for Jazz.Also available in a hickory version.
Vater Xtreme Design Rock Wood VXDRW
Length 16 1/2" 41.91 cm | Grip 0.630" 1.60 cm
2B style grip. zwaardere taper en good gebalanceerd.ced, weighted and responsive with a rounded barrel-style wood tip.
Vater Keg 5A Wood Tip VHK5AW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.570" | 1.45cm. Same dimensions as our standard 5A but with a keg/barrel shaped tip for a defined cymbal articulation.
“Vater offer’s the quality and durability, to project a better sound on any drumset or cymbal. I wouldn't use anything other than Vater. They're the only drumsticks that gets me through my gigs!" -Didi Negron [Cirque du Soleil Amaluna]
Vater Nude Series Fusion Wood Tip VHNFW
Length16" | 40.64cm Grip 0.580" | 1.47cm. Between a 5A & 5B in grip with a small round tip for cymbal clarity.