Sturdy pull-rod with round end. Wide range or brush spread adjustment.

The non-retractable Poly bristles produce a warm, mellow sound on both drums & cymbals. 5B sized wooden handle.

Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with oval nylon 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.

"I discovered good wood in 1993...so should you. Play Vater." - Sean Kinney [Alice In Chains]

"I’ve been using the same Vater 5B’s for years until they came up with the “Nude “ line which strips the varnish off the stick to give it more of a grip. This really helps when it’s hot and my hands are sweating. Keeps the stick in the hand..Great!” - Matt Abts [Gov't Mule]

Lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn tip. Wood tip only. The unfinished sticks leave a comfortable sanded grip that is perfect to prevent drumsticks from slipping from sweaty hands during a performance.

"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]

"I’m a big fan of the 1A, whether lacquered or not. I like to play with a spread-out setup, and the extra reach of the 1A allowed me to keep from overextending my arms. It also delivered a stronger and more powerful sound from drums and cymbals than what I get from a typical 5A, while retaining a nimble response." - Modern Drummer Magazine

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

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

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.

"I've been playing Vater for over 20 years and GS-5A Gospel series is my jam. Its the perfect length and weight for playing fast and light breakbeats to bashing the snot out of kit with intense emotional music. The balance is perfect, they are truly an extension of my hands." -KJ Sawka [Pendulum / Destroid]

• Length
  16 1/2" | 41.91cm
• Grip
  0.555" | 1.41cm

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’s Hickory BeBop 525’s have been a go-to for quite some time. The speed, touch, and responsiveness are unparalleled for dynamic playing. Recently, when I went searching for a stick with more heft for the live stage, I found the BeBop 550 could deliver, yet still retain the responsiveness of my favorite 525 stick. The similar feel across the BeBop line allows me to switch seamlessly between models depending on the situation without having to reacclimate to a whole new drumstick. They all feel great.“ - Dave Colvin [Cody Jinks]

Very responsive, comfortable and balanced stick with acorn tip. Versatile stick. Finsihed in a black stain. Acorn tip for full and warm cymbal sounds.

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.605" | 1.54cm

2B style grip. Heavier taper for solid feel. Well balanced, weighted and responsive with a rounded barrel-style nylon 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

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.

"Extreme playing requires extreme measures and the Vater XD-5B Xtreme sticks have my back, song after song, night after night! Hard hitting with musicality. That’s my jam." -Hayley Cramer [Pop Evil]

“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 1/2" | 41.91cm
• Grip
  0.610" | 1.55cm

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

• Length
  16 1/2" | 41.91cm
• Grip
  0.580" | 1.47cm

The Vater R&D Team introduces a new innovation in drumsticks that guarantees increased durability and no breakage due to wear in the rimshot area. For the past 14 months, Vater has been working on what is now called the Extended Play™ Series.

The Vater Extended Play™ Series is an extremely durable drumstick that has two distinct features to help address issues of common wear and tear on a players’ drumsticks. The first feature is a pearl-colored, specially formulated durable finish that protects the tip and shoulder area of the stick to slow early chipping and cracking. The second feature is our exclusive 3 inch “ Stick Shield™ “ located in the rimshot area that is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger than Steel with maximum tensile strength. The grip area of the stick has the same great-feeling finish as found on all Vater Sticks. Extended Play™ sticks offer the optimal balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick, with advanced durability and resistance to rimshot fatigue and breakage. Patent Pending. Visit vater.com for warranty info.

• Durable Finish on tip and shoulder
• Stick Shield™ prevents wear and breakage in the “rimshot” area
• Same great balance and feel as standard models, but with unmatched durability
• GUARANTEED against breakage due to wear in the area protected by the Stick Shield™ • Available in 5A, 5B, Power 5A, Power 5B and 3A, wood or nylon tip as well as in the MV7 and MV8 Marching Snare Stick models

"The only stick that can hold up to some serious abuse night after night...The Vater Extended Play™ 5B gives me the power I need without sacrificing dynamics or mobility." - Kent Diimmel [In This Moment]

“In the past I would typically get one 45 minute show out of a pair of sticks. Luckily, Vater Extended Play™ sticks have changed that. I’m now getting 5 shows out of a single pair of sticks and am able to lay into rimshots without worrying about stick durability.” - Elliot Babin [Touche Amore]

"After a couple weeks of playing, the tip and shoulder areas of the Extended Plays were the first to show signs of wear. But the damage was subtle and certainly not enough for me to justify tossing the sticks in the trash. After about three weeks, I started to see some slight splintering around the Stick Shield rimshot area. Even with my heavier playing style, the lifespan of the Extended Play sticks was double that of traditional sticks, while maintaining the familiar feel of regular models. If you typically have to toss sticks prematurely because of shattered wood around the rimshot area, the Extended Play series would be a great alternative rather than going to a fully synthetic stick." - Modern Drummer Magazine

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.605" | 1.54cm

The Vater R&D Team introduces a new innovation in drumsticks that guarantees increased durability and no breakage due to wear in the rimshot area. For the past 14 months, Vater has been working on what is now called the Extended Play™ Series.

The Vater Extended Play™ Series is an extremely durable drumstick that has two distinct features to help address issues of common wear and tear on a players’ drumsticks. The first feature is a pearl-colored, specially formulated durable finish that protects the tip and shoulder area of the stick to slow early chipping and cracking. The second feature is our exclusive 3 inch “ Stick Shield™ “ located in the rimshot area that is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger than Steel with maximum tensile strength. The grip area of the stick has the same great-feeling finish as found on all Vater Sticks. Extended Play™ sticks offer the optimal balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick, with advanced durability and resistance to rimshot fatigue and breakage. Patent Pending. Visit vater.com for warranty info.

• Durable Finish on tip and shoulder
• Stick Shield™ prevents wear and breakage in the “rimshot” area
• Same great balance and feel as standard models, but with unmatched durability
• GUARANTEED against breakage due to wear in the area protected by the Stick Shield™ • Available in 5A, 5B, Power 5A, Power 5B and 3A, wood or nylon tip as well as in the MV7 and MV8 Marching Snare Stick models

"The only stick that can hold up to some serious abuse night after night...The Vater Extended Play™ 5B gives me the power I need without sacrificing dynamics or mobility." - Kent Diimmel [In This Moment]

“In the past I would typically get one 45 minute show out of a pair of sticks. Luckily, Vater Extended Play™ sticks have changed that. I’m now getting 5 shows out of a single pair of sticks and am able to lay into rimshots without worrying about stick durability.” - Elliot Babin [Touche Amore]

"After a couple weeks of playing, the tip and shoulder areas of the Extended Plays were the first to show signs of wear. But the damage was subtle and certainly not enough for me to justify tossing the sticks in the trash. After about three weeks, I started to see some slight splintering around the Stick Shield rimshot area. Even with my heavier playing style, the lifespan of the Extended Play sticks was double that of traditional sticks, while maintaining the familiar feel of regular models. If you typically have to toss sticks prematurely because of shattered wood around the rimshot area, the Extended Play series would be a great alternative rather than going to a fully synthetic stick." - Modern Drummer Magazine

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.605" | 1.54cm

The Vater R&D Team introduces a new innovation in drumsticks that guarantees increased durability and no breakage due to wear in the rimshot area. For the past 14 months, Vater has been working on what is now called the Extended Play™ Series.

The Vater Extended Play™ Series is an extremely durable drumstick that has two distinct features to help address issues of common wear and tear on a players’ drumsticks. The first feature is a pearl-colored, specially formulated durable finish that protects the tip and shoulder area of the stick to slow early chipping and cracking. The second feature is our exclusive 3 inch “ Stick Shield™ “ located in the rimshot area that is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger than Steel with maximum tensile strength. The grip area of the stick has the same great-feeling finish as found on all Vater Sticks. Extended Play™ sticks offer the optimal balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick, with advanced durability and resistance to rimshot fatigue and breakage. Patent Pending. Visit vater.com for warranty info.

• Durable Finish on tip and shoulder
• Stick Shield™ prevents wear and breakage in the “rimshot” area
• Same great balance and feel as standard models, but with unmatched durability
• GUARANTEED against breakage due to wear in the area protected by the Stick Shield™ • Available in 5A, 5B, Power 5A, Power 5B and 3A, wood or nylon tip as well as in the MV7 and MV8 Marching Snare Stick models

"The only stick that can hold up to some serious abuse night after night...The Vater Extended Play™ 5B gives me the power I need without sacrificing dynamics or mobility." - Kent Diimmel [In This Moment]

“In the past I would typically get one 45 minute show out of a pair of sticks. Luckily, Vater Extended Play™ sticks have changed that. I’m now getting 5 shows out of a single pair of sticks and am able to lay into rimshots without worrying about stick durability.” - Elliot Babin [Touche Amore]

"After a couple weeks of playing, the tip and shoulder areas of the Extended Plays were the first to show signs of wear. But the damage was subtle and certainly not enough for me to justify tossing the sticks in the trash. After about three weeks, I started to see some slight splintering around the Stick Shield rimshot area. Even with my heavier playing style, the lifespan of the Extended Play sticks was double that of traditional sticks, while maintaining the familiar feel of regular models. If you typically have to toss sticks prematurely because of shattered wood around the rimshot area, the Extended Play series would be a great alternative rather than going to a fully synthetic stick." - Modern Drummer Magazine

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.605" | 1.54cm

Eguchi Nobuo's Wild Cat features a gradual taper to the medium sized oval bead making this a comfortable, responsive and versatile stick. Hickory.

Eguchi Mobuo's has an active role drumming in Japan. Eguchi's performing credits include; Nakaima Miyaki. “Tanimura Yumi Live", “Hamazaki Ayumi Count Down Live" on New Years Eve, as well as Suzuki Masanori.

Constructed from Maple for lighter weight, Yamaki's Holy Yearning features an acorn-style tip for full and fat tones from drums and cymbals. Maple.

It is no doubt that Hideo Yamaki is easily one of the top drummers in Japan. He has been active widely in the front rank of players together with Japanese influential top musicians. Hideo is now on tour as a member of the Inoue Yosui Band.

With a gentle taper to a triangular shaped tip, this is a "quick" feeling stick that puts out full and fat sounds from around the drumkit. Maple.

2B sized grip and made from Sugar Maple for a lighter weight to move around the drums quickly. Small round tip for articulate cymbal definition.

“Power, Performance and Perfection...these sticks have it all and more!” -Tim Alexander

"The tiny tips were great for hi-hat and ride clarity, while the 2B grip helped elicit fuller tom tones, smacking rimshots, and washing sustain from crashes and crash/rides. It’s not a stick for every player or every situation. But if you have big hands or prefer to use sticks with a thicker grip, and you require sharp articulation and quick action, that’s what the Alexander model is all about." - Modern Drummer Magazine

Stewart's stick features a rounded oval style bead that provides crisp, clear, articulate tones on cymbals and full-body tones from drums combined with superb balance and rebound, making this a great feeling stick. Hickory.

A truly unique model with no taper or tip made from "dark" hickory. This double butt-end stick has no finish or lacquer, which leaves a comfortable sanded finish. The Alien Freak design, weight and size gives a powerful and solid feel with a huge amount of volume from around the kit. Hickory.

"This stick does everything you could possibly want it to do. It's not your ordinary stick. It is balanced, it is powerful. This is the Wicked Piston!" - Mike Mangini

Mike Mangini’s unique American Hickory design starts out at .580” (1.47cm) in the grip and increases slightly towards the middle of the stick until it reaches .620” (1.57cm) and then tapers back down to an acorn tip. Mike’s reason for this design is so that the stick has a slightly added front weight for a solid, consistent “throw” and transient sound. With the extra length, you can adjust how much front weight you’re implementing by slightly moving your fulcrum point up or down on the stick. You’ll also get a fat sounding rimshot crack from the added front weighted taper.

“It is almost funny to me that it took over 4 decades to come up with the idea to shape a stick pretty much backwards so that significant weight is adjustable on the fly. At home I don’t have adrenaline, so I choke up on it to lighten it a bit. On tour, I need an increase in weight, so I just choke down per my feeling that day.” - Mike Mangini

“Mangini clearly put a lot of thought into this design, and I’d like to thank him for that. It’s one of the most interesting sticks I’ve ever played, mostly because of the body shape. The result is a gentle bulb at the shoulder that adds some weight to the front of the stick, and puts a little extra meat in the rimshot strike zone. The Wicked Piston comes in a whopping 16.75” long, leaving extra room in the handle to either pull back or choke up and let the bulb take care of some of the throw, which helped eliminate fatigue.“

“That feel, along with the broad acorn-type bead combined to pull a very potent sound out of toms. Each strike gave me a big punch with plenty of bottom. And snare drum rimshots, greatly enhanced by thee bulb, were just tremendous. That was a real joy.” – Drum Magazine

Very responsive, comfortable and “quick feeling" stick with a touch extra in length. With a gradual taper to an acorn style tip for full sounding drum tones, the Philly Style is a great stick for any style musical application. Hickory.

This design is as versatile as Cora herself. Performing with Prince, Cora needed a stick that could cover all genres of music without changing models. Cora’s design combines a little extra length and a gradual taper to an acorn tip to offer superb response, feel and dynamics in any musical application.

"Well, the Queen’s stick is perfect for a slender grip but has enough heft, muscle, and reach to whip the snot out of several styles." - DRUM! Magazine

"Cora Coleman possesses this well-roundedness and thus requires a stick that can be a stylistic chameleon. Her 161/2" hickory model has a .530" diameter and a small teardrop wood tip. The stick response off cymbals and drums was quick, springy, and responsive." - Modern Drummer magazine

• Length
  16 1/2" | 41.91cm
• Grip
  0.530" | 1.35cm

Same grip as a 5B but with a beefier taper for some extra weight up top and acorn tip. Great for heavy, solid playing. Hickory.

Chad Sexton's custom model is right between a 5A and 5B in the grip. The taper and rounded barrel style tip give plenty of punch and volume. All of these elements in Chad's Custom Model make a stick that offers durability and great speed to get around the kit quickly.

"I found that it offered just a bit more speed and flexibility for jumping around the kit quickly." - Modern Drummer Magazine

“This stick design helps obtain accuracy and power with ease.” -Chad Sexton

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.580" | 1.47cm

This stick design comes from one of the most in demand drummers of today. Brian's stick design is just under a 5A in the grip but with some extra length for added reach. The gradual taper to the medium sized barrel tip makes it a nicely balanced and versatile stick.

• Length
  16 1/2" | 41.91cm
• Grip
  0.565" | 1.44cm

5A sized grip. Full and Fat tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch.

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.570" | 1.45cm

Just under a 5A in grip size. Barrel shaped tip combines broad, dynamic tone range with superb balance and fell. Also available in a hickory version.

Great for a variety of applications including Orchestral, Pit, and Jazz. Maple construction offers a lighter weight for a stick of its size. Round tip delivers precise tones.

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.635" | 1.61cm

Gentle taper to a triangular shaped tip. Excellent balance for intricate playing.

"The most reliable, durable, and comfortable drumstick I've ever played... Vater Drumsticks have never let me down. I can always count on them, and have never doubted their product!" - Lindsay Martin [We Start Wars]

Between a 5A and 5B in grip diameter. Very well balanced with a gradual taper and small round tip. Also available in Hickory Version.

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.580" | 1.47cm

The 9A measures comfortably in between a 5A and 5B in the grip and features a smaller sized barrel tip for great cymbal clairty and focused drum tones. The short taper gives it a quick feel and rebound. The 9A is available in both Hickory and Sugar Maple. The Sugar Maple version is perfect for more laid back, subtle playing styles, as well as orchestral and lesson room type settings. The Hickory version is the right choice for live and harder hitting performance settings. Big brother to the hugely popular Vater 8A.

Nylon teardrop shaped tip for highly defined and clean cymbal tones. Very well balanced stick. Great for jazz or lighter playing.

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

Beefed up neck diameter for power and durability. Oval style nylon 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]

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.605" | 1.54cm

Features an oval nylon tip for full tones and fast attack from around the drumkit. Great for any musical style.

• 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.

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.570" | 1.45cm

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

"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]

Sturdy neck and rounded ball/barrel hybrid 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]

"The Universal model has a perfect balance and weight for all styles. Vater sticks are unmatched by any other stick company...there really is a noticeable difference." - Danny Duncan [We The Kings]

"I favor their 'Universal' model and find them the perfect combination of both weight & durability for the job in hand (pun intended!)" -Steve Barney [Anastacia / Annie Lenox]

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

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]

• Length
  16 5/8" | 42.23cm
• Grip
  0.630" | 1.60cm

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]

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.580" | 1.47cm

Large oval tip, extra weight and long shaft. A beefy stick!

A defined taper and acorn tip for classic feel. A defined taper for classic feel. In between a 7A and 5A in the grip.

"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]

“Since I started using the Vater New Orleans Jazz stick, I haven’t found anything else that compares. They feel great and allow me to articulate the sound I hear in my head.” - Jimmy Macbride

• Length
  16" | 40.64cm
• Grip
  0.555" | 1.41cm

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.

• Length
  16 1/4" | 41.27cm
• Grip
  0.570" | 1.45cm