Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than Maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or "brown" hickory, is found closer to the tree’s center and is slightly denser and heavier than "white" hickory.

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Sugar Maple brings out a mature, soft and sweet voice from drums and cymbals. Drummers can enjoy the feel of a big stick but without the weight of a Hickory model. The "Sugar Maple Series" of models is perfect for drummers who often find themselves having to play in smaller venues where low-volume is key.

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Working in collaboration with some of the world’s largest drumming icons, Vater has created the "Player’s Design" and "International Player’s Design" Series’. These custom models are derived from each artist’s unique and individual style. Under the direction of the artists themselves, through careful and extensive design and production planning, the end results are the models that you see here.

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The stick of choice by some of the world’s hottest percussionists, Vater’s traditional Timbale sticks are available in both Hickory and Maple in 3 standard diameters. If you need a stick with a beaded head for cymbals, check out the Yambu Jazz.

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Working in collaboration with some of Vater’s big-name, up and coming endorsing artists, Vater has come up with a new series of sticks that will fill a big gap in the drumstick market. The new Xtreme Design Series models, XD-5A, XD-5B and XD-Rock, have been designed and manufactured to meet the great demand of drummers who have been asking for stick models in between the very popular Vater Power 5A/Power 5B models and the Rock model. more..

Due to extremely high demand, Vater has introduced the Nude Series, a line of drumsticks with no finish or lacquer. The core of Vater’s Nude Series is the extremely popular 5A, 5B and Power 5B models, each available in both wood and nylon tip. The unfinished sticks leave a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while performing.

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Vater’s "Wire Tap" Brushes feature a unique hard tap surface behind the brush-spread, which helps prevent excessive wear on brushes and drumheads. This feature allows for a more solid sound when striking the drum.

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Fast, balanced and durable sticks made from white hickory in 6 different models. Designed for Snare or Tenor drums, indoor or outdoor. Each model has that great Vater feel.

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With high demand coming from young drummers, drum lines and theater / pit drummers, Vater has developed the new Color Wrap Series. The core of the Color Wrap Series is made up of Vater’s extremely popular 5A, 5B and Power 5B wood tip models. Each model is available in Blue Sparkle, Gold Sparkle, Red Sparkle, Black Optic, Silver Optic and Purple Optic finishes.

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Vater offers a variety of accessories for your drumkit. From bass drum beaters, cymbal bags and stick holders to polishes, practice pads and stick tape, Vater has just about everything you need to maintain your kit and help you improve your performance.

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