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Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - Rock - Wood Tip

Wood Tip Drumsticks with Barrel-shaped Tips, 16-1/4" Length, and .630" Diameter - (1 pair)
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Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - Rock - Wood Tip
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Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - Rock - Wood Tip

Q: What makes Vater American Hickory "Rock" drumsticks suitable for rock music?

Q: Why is hickory a popular material for drumsticks like these?

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Q: Who are these Vater American Hickory Rock drumsticks best suited for?

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Quality Drum Sticks From Vater

Vater drumsticks are a great choice for any drummer. Whether you rock out behind an acoustic kit, an electronic kit, or auxiliary percussion, Vater makes a stick that's ideal for the sound you're after. Constructed with premium woods and with careful thought to the individual drummer, Sweetwater has a set of Vater drumsticks for you whether you play metal, rock, jazz, country, latin, or even march with the band. Vater drumsticks and line of specialty sticks, mallets, brushes, and accessories put tonal choice, playability, and dependability into your hands.

The VHRW are meant to give you classic rock sound with a full-sized barrel tip for a range of tone and dynamic playability. They have a longer shaft for weight and extra reach around your kit.

Vater VHRW Drum Sticks Features:
  • 16-5/8" length
  • Wooden tip
  • Hickory
  • For acoustic, electronic, and auxiliary percussion kits
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Drumstick Pair
  • Model: American Hickory Series, Rock
  • Material: Hickory
  • Size: RW
  • Length: 16.62"
  • Diameter: 0.630"
  • Taper: Medium
  • Tip Material: Wood
  • Tip Shape: Barrel
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VHRW

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Reviews

Solid Wood
I've dusted off my '82 Tama Superstar with X-tra sized power shells for a new project, so I needed a stick that could hold up and bring out the best from these shells - all while giving the feel and balance I was looking for. This stick more than does the job.

I tried Vater's Shedder, and while I enjoyed them, I wanted something with a bit more length, but not too much more. The Rock sticks give me that.

I use Vater's Fatback 3a for my other project, which I really like, but they didn't have the diameter & length that felt comfortable when playing heavier and delivering an impactful punch. The Rock sticks give me that.

I tried Vic Firth Rock & Zildjian Super 5B sticks (which I've used a lot in the past) and while they felt good as well, they just didn't have the feel to them that the Vater sticks do. The Vaters seem to have just a slight more weight to them without effecting balance and playability in the least. And I like the keg tip the Vater Rock offers. Good definition on my Ride cymbal, especially on the bell.

So far, these are the sticks for this application.
Music background: Local Gigging Drummer, 40+ years playing