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100% of Vater's drumsticks are manufactured in the USA.
All Vater Drumsticks are tone and weight matched by computer analysis.
American Hickory dowels have to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a Vater drumstick.
Vater only uses dowels that have a specific moisture content, straightness and grain structure, to produce a higher quality drumstick.

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The 5B is a standard diameter drumstick for the heavy hitter; a larger general purpose stick for rock, pop, punk and pop perfect for when a 5A is too small and a 2B is too big. Learn More

ActiveGrip is a heat activated grip coating that's engineered to get tackier as a players hands sweat and their body temperature rises.

• Diameter: .535" (7A)
• Length: 16"
• Tip Material: Wood
• Tip Shape: Acorn

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The JZ was designed by Jazz Legend Elvin Jones. It features a 7A-style diameter with a long thin neck making it the ultimate jazz stick. The oval bead produces a dark, warm tone that is suited for the most intricate ride cymbal work. Learn More

Slim profile for light touch and great articulation.

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The 5A has long been the best selling stick for all styles of music due to it's well-balanced design and length. The oval-shaped tip provides a full, dark sound. The 5A is versatile enough to be used in all musical genres. Learn More

Vic Firth's classic 5B with a bright white finish. More substantial than a 5A, but not overpowering. Medium taper for a great balance.
The Vic Firth American Classic® line combines tradition and the Vic style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory – a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The wood tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. Learn More

FireGrain is a revolutionary heat-tempering process that transforms ordinary hickory drumsticks into precision tools with unprecedented durability. Learn More

Full oval tip and short taper bring out the dark sounds on drums and cymbals, but with extra length for more leverage and power. Learn More

Featuring longer dimensions than a traditional 5A with perfect balance and an acorn bead for articulation.

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Tear drop tip for rich cymbal sounds. The #1 stick in the world – great for every style of music!
The Vic Firth American Classic® line combines tradition and the Vic style. With bold designs for fuller sound, the Classics are turned from select hickory – a dense wood with little flex for a more pronounced sound. Hickory is also capable of withstanding a great deal of shock, making it highly durable. The wood tips are deeply back-cut for intensified cymbal response. Learn More

For the 5B player looking for a brighter sound and increased tip durabilty.
For durability and the brightest cymbal sounds, nylon tips are the answer. The American Classic® nylon tip models mirror their wood tip counterparts, so drummers can switch from therichness of a wood tip to the brilliance of nylon without sacrificing feel and balance - and with Vic Firth's new "œVic Grip" manufacturing process, they won't chip or fly off - guaranteed! All are Natural finish. Learn More