Vater Percussion. Manufacturer of the highest quality Hickory and Maple Drumsticks, Keyboard, Timpani and Orchestral Mallets, Specialty Sticks, Brushes and other Percussion Accessories.

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 …

Many of Vater’s popular Hickory models are also offered in Maple for players who prefer a certain profile but desire the tone / volume changes that only Sugar Maple can provide.

The rubber grip’s reddish-brown color is a nod to both the vintage brush era, and Boston’s nickname of “Beantown”, where Vater’s drumstick making history began in the basement of Jack’s Drum Shop.

Vater guarantees their drumsticks to be straighter, more consistent and of higher

Between a 5A & 5B, with a quick taper and heavy shoulder. A bit more weight up top for a solid feel, great response and durability, yet still sensitive enough for lighter playing. A slightly enlarged version …

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.

Elise Trouw’s Vater drumstick design is as fun and inspiring visually as it is to play with. Elise’s model is 16” in length with a 7A sized grip for a comfortable feel that is suitable across the full range of …

The grip size starts at .590” with a very subtle flare out to .600”, then quickly back to .590” for a comfortable grip to a precisely calibrated taper for a great rebound, then finished off with a medium …

Vater’s self-cohesive thin gauze / mesh style tape helps improve grip and prevent hand fatigue, while still allowing a sense of “feel”. Each roll is 1 inch wide by 30 feet in length.