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Vater Hickory Drumsticks 4-pack - 5B - Wood Tip

Wood Tip Drumsticks, 16" Length, 0.605" Diameter - (4 Pairs)
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Vater Prepacks: a Smarter Way to Buy Sticks

Wood drumsticks break. It's just part of our job. So instead of rushing out to the music store 10 minutes before showtime, why not stock up for a rainy day, and save money in the process, with Vater drumstick prepacks. Vater's select hickory feels substantial in the hands. Each pair of these 5Bs is matched by weight for exceptional left-right balance. Vater's wood tips exhibit a dynamic response on cymbals and a familiar rebound on drums for accurate buzzes and rudiments.

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Whether you play an acoustic kit, electronic drums, or auxiliary percussion, Vater makes a stick that's right for you. Sweetwater's selection of Vater products ranges from signature sticks from industry heavy hitters to off-the-shelf maple and hickory sticks for jazz to metal players. We also carry specialty products, like the Poly Strand kit and cajon brushes and StickMate shaker and tambourine. Vater drumsticks and accessories put tonal choice, playability, and dependability into your hands.

Vater Drumsticks 5B Wood Tip Prepack Features:
  • Includes 4 pairs of Vater drumsticks
  • Model: 5B
  • Made from select American hickory
  • Each pair is matched by weight for exceptional L-R balance
  • Wood tips offer a dynamic cymbal sound and familiar rebound
  • Front weighted for a fast, direct attack
  • Length: 16"
  • Diameter: 0.605"
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Tech Specs

  • Type: Sticks
  • Material: Hickory
  • Size: 5B
  • Length: 16"
  • Diameter: .605"
  • Tip Material: Wood
  • Tip Shape: Acorn
  • Manufacturer Part Number: VSP5BW

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Rated 5/5

Dependable Sticks

The title says it all. I've tried every brand of stick I can think of and these are easily the longest lasting of the bunch. The tip, shoulder and shaft almost never break/split. The middle of the stick will get worn down by rim shots and will eventually break, but it seems to take a lot longer than other brands. I should note note, I play doom metal, so I'm bashing these things on the regular.
Music background: Drummer for 30+ years
Rated 5/5

Vater never let me down!!!

Been using the 5b and 3a.i mainly use 5b when i play live.these sticks are solid and can take a beating.its been that way for 23 years.i trust every vater stick i use.never had a bad stick yet.only broke one stick in the past 6 months.you can count on vater.they have my trust!!.rock on!!.
Music background: Classic rock,rock,metal.20 plus years.
Rated 1/5

Inconsistent sticks

Unfortunately, the only consistent thing between all the sticks is the large amount of shock I felt in my hands/wrists. It was noticeably higher than the other sticks I own. It felt like my hands were still vibrating after I had stopped playing.

None of the pairs are pitch-matched. This is noticeable in the weight and sound it made on the practice pad.
All of the sticks passed the roll test.

Pair 1:
Largest pitch difference.
Lighter stick sounds/feels hollow? Large shock in this stick. This weirdness made me check out the other pairs.

Pair 2:
If I had picked up this pair first, I would have been fine. The pitch is not matched but they feel good enough.

Pair 3:
Closer pitch match.
This pair is lighter than the other pairs and have a larger shock than the others as well.

Pair 4:
Closest pitch match.
This pair is the heaviest and most different from the other pairs. It has the heaviest throw, bad rebound, and the biggest shock.
One of the sticks has a crack in the shaft. It doesn't seem to affect the performance since the other stick feels equally terrible.

I didn't think I was a stickler about sticks until I tried these. The shock in my hands/wrists is a noticeable issue that I have never experienced.
The inconsistency between pairs and sticks in the pairs makes it hard to know what you're getting. Out of 8 sticks received, I would not play with 3 of them (pair 4 + the lighter stick in pair 1).
The only good part of these sticks is that they are cheaper than the others. I would gladly pay more to save my hands/wrists though.
Music background: Apparently a stick-ler
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