Each of Vater's Specialty Sticks were conceived and designed to cover as many different sound and feel variations as possible. These models are perfect for drummers & percussionists who often find themselves having to "tone it down". Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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. Learn More
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.
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