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"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 s...
01/22/2025

"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]

Sturdy neck and rounded ball/barrel hybrid style tip. Great for extra volume and attack without excess weight. Also available in N**e Series.

Length 16" | 40.64cm
Grip 0.595" | 1.51cm

01/21/2025

The Vater Sugar Maple 9A measures comfortably in between a 5A and 5B in the grip and features a smaller-sized barrel tip for great cymbal clarity 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.

VSM9AW
Grip: 0.580" | 1.47cm
Length: 16" | 40.64cm
Tip: Barrel
Wood Type: Sugar Maple
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981847

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.

Vater artist, professional drummer, instructor & engineer, Paul L. Marshall plays the Vater Power 5A. Comfortable for th...
01/20/2025

Vater artist, professional drummer, instructor & engineer, Paul L. Marshall plays the Vater Power 5A. Comfortable for the 5A player but with 1/2" extra length for extra reach and weight. Also available in Sugar Maple, Extended Play Series as well as an Acorn Tip version.

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

01/19/2025

The Vater Sugar Maple Classics 2B has a hefty grip, but is a quick-feeling 2B. Features a medium-sized and slightly rounded acorn tip that delivers cymbal clarity. Also a great model for Orchestral use.

Also available in Hickory.

VSMC2BN
Grip: 0.630" | 1.60cm
Length: 16 1/4" | 41.27cm
Tip: Acorn
Wood Type: Sugar Maple
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981854

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.



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The Vater Power 3A is a longer version of the top-selling 3A model for added reach and the ability to "choke up" on the ...
01/18/2025

The Vater Power 3A is a longer version of the top-selling 3A model for added reach and the ability to "choke up" on the stick.

Length 16 5/8" | 42.23cm
Grip 0.600" | 1.52cm

01/17/2025

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.

VEPP5AN
Grip: 0.580" | 1.47cm
Length: 16 1/2" | 41.91cm
Tip: Oval
Wood Type: Hickory
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981892

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.



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01/15/2025

The Vater Wood Handle Whip is a wood handle version of the Whip. 5B grip size allows the player the option of using either the stick or Polybristle ends for even more sound variations.

VWHWP
Grip: 0.610" | 1.55cm
Length: 16" | 40.64cm
Wood Type: Hickory
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/57

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.

01/13/2025

The Vater Traditional 7A is 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 teardrop nylon tip delivers bright cymbal and drum sounds without being overbearing.

VHT7AN
Grip: 0.540" | 1.37cm
Length: 15 1/2" | 39.37cm
Tip: Teardrop
Wood Type: Hickory
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981900

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.



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Vintage Bomber Bass Drum Be**er is the original modern take on the old-school be**ers. The Vater Vintage Bomber was conc...
01/12/2025

Vintage Bomber Bass Drum Be**er is the original modern take on the old-school be**ers. The Vater Vintage Bomber was conceived and designed to replicate the soft but boomy bass drum tones of the great jazz era.

The Vintage Bomber's cork centre is wrapped with a soft and puffy synthetic covering. It is reminiscent in look, feel, and sound of the original lamb's wool be**ers from decades ago. It features a stainless steel shaft. The Long Range Vintage Bomber option is also available for larger bass drum sizes.

01/11/2025

The Vater Traditional 7A is 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.

VHT7AW
Grip: 0.540" | 1.37cm
Length: 15 1/2" | 39.37cm
Tip: Acorn
Wood Type: Hickory
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981900

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.

"Though fairly small, the dense plastic ball packs some serious oomph because of it's weight. The tight impact surface h...
01/10/2025

"Though fairly small, the dense plastic ball packs some serious oomph because of it's weight. The tight impact surface helps create a particular focus that allows for extreme articulation and very fast play. It's great on smaller drums."
- DRUM! Magazine

Features:
- Made from the finest materials available.
- Hard Steel Shaft
- Perm-lock Safety Nut
- Ball Balanced for Speed

01/09/2025

The Vater Sugar Maple Classics 8D Jazz has 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 tones.

Also available in Hickory.

VSMC8DJW
Grip: 0.540" | 1.37cm
Length: 16" | 40.64cm
Tip: Teardrop
Wood Type: Sugar Maple
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981853

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.

"Vater's wood be**er feels like the most articulate of the entire group. Even very fast triplet figures at low volumes a...
01/08/2025

"Vater's wood be**er feels like the most articulate of the entire group. Even very fast triplet figures at low volumes are clear and defined. That high-end clarity translates well to loud play."
- DRUM! Magazine

Features:
- Made from the finest materials available.
- Hard Steel Shaft
- Perm-lock Safety Nut
- Ball Balanced for Speed

01/07/2025

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.

VEPP5AN
Grip: 0.610" | 1.55cm
Length: 16 1/2" | 41.91cm
Tip: Oval
Wood Type: Hickory
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/981903

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.



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01/05/2025

The Vater Poly Brush has nylon bristles for flexibility and a sweet slap on drums. Retractable without a pull-rod.

SKU: VPYB
Product Link: https://www.vater.com/product/66

The tip of a drumstick impacts the sound more than any other factor. A small tip will give you a bright, clean sound on the cymbals. A large tip will produce a warm, full tone.

The other option to consider is nylon vs. wood. Neither is better or worse. If you want a bright, clean sound that will cut through guitars and bass then you want to go with a nylon tip. If you want a warmer, natural tone that will blend in with the surrounding sounds then you want to go with a wood tip.

TEARDROP
Produce rich, dark tones with focused lows.

ACORN
Produce a full, fat sound. Very responsive.

BARREL
Tips produce a full punchy sound. Great for louder volume situations

BALL
Tips produce a clean, bright, and articulate sound

OVAL
Tips produce a broad, mid-range sound due to tip length

Recorded by Vater Artist and Producer, Tim Rankin at T-Time Studios. All tips were recorded using 2 x Rode NT2A overheads mics, place equal distance from the snare as is the use for a normal recording. Recorded from the perspective of a right-hand drummer. Using Audient preamps and analog to digital conversion. No additional eq or compression was applied. Volume levels gain and volume was not adjusted during the post and recording stages. All sticks were recorded equally. The volume difference will be weight added from the stick causing extra velocity.

The Vater Sugar Maple Blazer™ has a gentle taper to a triangular-shaped tip. Excellent balance for intricate playing.Len...
01/04/2025

The Vater Sugar Maple Blazer™ has a gentle taper to a triangular-shaped tip. Excellent balance for intricate playing.

Length 16 1/4" | 41.27cm
Grip 0.610" | 1.55cm

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