Refine Your Rudiments to Dom’s Standards
Polishing your chops on the practice pad is paramount for percussive success, and few players understood that better than the late timekeeping legend Dom Famularo. Modeled to Dom’s specifications after a set of vintage hammers he frequently used under the apprenticeship of the great Joe Morello, Dom’s Pad Stick is tailor-made for technical refinement atop the practice pad. Each 2B sugar maple shaft measures 0.675 inches in diameter and 16.5 inches in length, and comes with a wooden ball-shaped tip for maximum articulate responsiveness on practicing surfaces like silicon and rubber. And these sticks aren’t just ideal for student percussionists — this is the exact model that Dom himself used to keep his technique in check. They're also helpful for stretching and improving hand strength between playing periods. Whether you're rehearsing rudiments for marching performances or developing your patterning prowess behind the drum kit, Dom’s Pad Stick from Vater is just the tool to do the trick.
Dom Famularo: “Drumming’s Global Ambassador”
The late drummer and educator Dom Famularo was idolized by countless timekeepers worldwide and often hailed as “Drumming’s Global Ambassador,” and percussionists here at Sweetwater couldn’t agree more! While his captivating chops behind the kit led him to study under rhythmic greats, including Jim Chapin and Joe Morello, and later share the stage with some of music’s most respected names like B.B. King and Chad Smith, many agree that Dom’s most impactful time was spent leading and inspiring generations of percussionists to pursue their dreams at the helm of their instrument. From piloting clinics and drum expos to creating the Wizdom Drumshed School in Long Island and even helping develop online resources like Drumeo and the Sabian Educators Network, Dom’s influence on the global drumming community is a pulse that will forever beat on.
Vater Dom’s Pad Stick Drumsticks Features:
- Drumsticks developed in conjunction with late drumming legend Dom Famularo
- Modeled after a pair that Dom used while studying under Joe Morello
- Sugar maple construction with 0.675-in. width and 16.5-in. length
- Wooden ball-shaped tips provide ideal response atop practice pads
- Also great for stretching and strengthening your hands in downtime
