TYPE OF WOOD/SERIES:AMERICAN HICKORYAmerican hickory dowels have to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a vater grumstick. Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture content, straightness and grain structure to in-turn, produce a higher quality drumstick.
XTREME DESIGNThe Xtreme design series models have been designed to meet the great demand of drummers who have been asking for stick models weighted in between the very popular Vater Power 5A/power 5B models and the rock model.
SUGAR MAPLELightweight yet durable, Vater's Sugar Maple models are perfect for drummers playing in smaller venues where low volume is key-or who just like the comfortable grip of a big stick without a big stick's weight.
Modern drummerSugar Maple brings out a mature, sweet voice from drums and cymbals.
PLAYER'S DESIGNDesigned with direction from the artists themselves, the player's design models are derived from each artist's unique and individual style.
COLOR WRAPWith requests coming from young drummers, drum lines and theater / pit drummers, Vater has developed the Color Wrap Series. The core of the color Wrap Series is made up of Vater's extremely popular 5A, 5B and Power 5B models. The eye-catching wraps themselves are high density without compromising the weight and balance of the stick. Perfect for drummers looking to add an exciting visual aspect to thier palying.
"...this new series looks amazing under lights."NUDE SERIESDue to extremely high demand, Vater has introduced the NUDE SERIES, a line of drumsticks with no finish or laquer. The core of Vater's nude series is the extremely popular 5A, 5B and power 5B models. each available in the 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. Player's Design models that also feature Vater's Nude Series finish include: Morgan Rose's whiplash and Sean Kinney's model.