The unfinished sticks leave a comfortable handed grip that is perfect for drummers who have problems with stick slippage due to hand sweat while playing.
The core of the new line is the popular 5A, B and Power 5B models, all in both wood and nylon tip.
Marimba mallets
On top of that, Vater introduces new Marimba mallets. The 3 color-coded models feature hard rubber cores that produce a rich sonority. All mallets have satin finished birch handles with graduated sized heads and proportionate weights for effortless rojection and great speed over the entire instrument.

Stick Selection 101
Vater has set very high quality control standards during the production process. From the lathing, sanding and finishing, to tip shaping, rolling and pairing, Vater ’s goal is always to produce the best quality drumsticks possible. Let\'s use their expertise to gain more knowledge about drum sticks. This time: moisture content and wood types

Moisture content
Wood type and moisture content are the key elements to drumstick’s response and durability. Vater craft their drumsticks from only the finest American Hickory and Maple available. Vater is extremely picky about the moisture content of their dowels. Too much moisture produces tick that feels “rubbery” and that will warp quickly. Too little moisture will produce a stick that is very brittle and will break easily.

Vater manufactures drumsticks from dowels that measure a particular percentage, making a stick that is very durable and will remain straighter longer. Other drumstick manufacturers opt to use dowels hat measure at a lower moisture content because it will yield them a higher percentage of straight sticks from a production tun, thus sacrificing quality and durability. There’s an old saying that Vater has adopted in their drumstick making: “Quality not uantity”.

Hickory or Maple?
Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than Maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Dark, or “brown hickory”, is found closer to the tree’s center and is slightly denser and heavier than “white” hickory.

Maple is a much lighter and less dense wood than hickory. Maple can provide the feel of a big stick without the extra weight of a hickory stick. Maple sticks are primarily used or ight, fast playing in low volume situations. Vater delivers both kinds of sticks.