Classical percussion

The 5B you know and love, with a distinctive black finish. Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.

5A profile featuring our PureGrit processing for a raw, natural feel.

Our classic 5B design, customized for sweaty players. Lacquer-free with special PureGrit processing for added abrasive texture.

The world's most played drumstick, treated with our DoubleGlaze lacquer formula. A consistent and classic feel that's great for dry hands.

Barrel tip produces bright, articulate cymbal sounds. Great for light rock and fusion. Produces a fat, punchy sound on toms and snares.  

Slightly thinner than the 5A with an extra long taper for unbelievable response and playability. Elongated arrow tip provides a broad surface area,...

Our 7A, crafted in maple. Great for music that requires a light touch.

For the 5A player looking for the weight and distinctive sound of a maple stick.

Like the 5B, with more power and reach.   

Barrel tip. Light and fast for jazz quartet or chamber music.  

The thinnest stick in the entire catalog! Built with great balance in mind, making it light and easy to play.

The #1 stick in the world — great for every style of music! Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. Black painted finish.

With a diameter that sits right between the 5A and 5B, The 55A is the perfect choice for when a 5B is just a little more stick than is required.

A 7A-like shaft coupled with a very small neck and tip for the sweetest cymbal sounds. No fear of "overplaying" with this model!

The addition of a round tip brings a focused sound to our classic 5B model.

The West Side is a real unique sounding stick. The grip size measures comfortably in-between a 5A and 5B. The small rounded oval style tip blends r...

Great stick for heavier rock, band, and practice. Powerful and durable with a medium taper for a solid feel. Nylon tip for added clarity on cymbals...

For the 5B player looking for a brighter sound and increased tip durabilty. Tear drop tip. Ideal for rock, band and practice.

Jazz-style grip with a little extra length. "Quick" feeling stick. Also available in Sugar Maple.

A touch under a 7A in diameter. Extra small round tip provides outstanding clarity on ride cymbals. Great for jazz drummers. Also available in a hi...

Just under a 5A in grip size. Barrel shaped tip combines broad, dynamic tone range with superb balance and feel. Also available in a hickory version.

A Maple version of Vater's popular Super Jazz model for a lighter feel. Jazz Style grip, under a 5A, with a little extra length and long taper. Als...

Comfortable to the 5A player but with 1/2" extra length for extra reach and weight. Also available in Hickory version.

Between a 5A and 5B in grip diameter. Very well balanced with a gradual taper and small round tip. Also available in Hickory Version.

Beefed up neck diameter for power and durability. Acorn style tip for broad, full sounds. Very responsive stick.

The new BeBop series are smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The quick taper produces a fast rebound with...

Comfortable to the traditional 5A player. Small acorn tip for great cymbal and drum sounds. Also available in Sugar Maple.

Slightly under a 5A in the grip with an oval tip.

Just over a 5B in the grip with a rounded barrel tip. Comfortable to the "5B player" who needs just a little extra length. Also available in Sugar ...

Comfortable to the 5A player but with 1/2" extra length for extra reach and weight. Also available in sugar maple version.

Quick taper to a medium-sized round tip produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. A very versatile stick. Also available in a sugar maple version.

A defined taper and acorn tip for classic feel. A defined taper for classic feel. In between a 7A and 5A in the grip.

Slightly over a 5A in the grip. Long taper to a small teardrop tip for a great ride cymbal sound, response and definition.

Vater’s linen-based Grip Tape is durable, absorbent and dries quickly, while offering a very comfortable grip. Each package contains 4 grips to wra...

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Vater Goodwood Drum Sticks 5A

5A sized grip. Bright Ping tones. Made from Sugar Maple for a lighter touch.

Same grip as a 5B but with a beefier taper for some extra weight up top and acorn tip. Great for heavy, solid playing. 

Smaller grip sized models that are perfect for lower volume or Jazz settings. The 500 model comes in under a 7A in the grip. The quick taper produc...

The Vater Los Angeles 5A available in Blue Sparkle, Gold Sparkle, Red Sparkle, Black Optic, Silver Optic and Purple Optic finishes. The eye-catchin...

Very well balanced stick. Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums.

Oval tip for greater surface contact. Heavier shoulder and added length for attack & punch.

Sturdy shoulder and neck with a rounded barrel tip for volume.

Our classic 5A design, featuring a proportionately perfect barrel shaped tip. An impeccably balanced stick creating supreme clarity with beautiful ...

A unique option for the player looking for slightly more than the standard sized timbale stick.

Tapered hickory shafts offer excellent balance and control. Hardness: Extra Hard Length: 14 5/8" Head material/color: Nylon/White Handle Material: ...

A nylon head with a curved playing surface for ultra-staccato sounds. Hardness: Extra Hard Length: 14 1/4" Head material/color: Nylon/White Handle ...