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Vater 1A Wood Tip Hickory Drum Sticks, Pair

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At a glance

Condition
New
Model
VH1AW
Weight
3.2 oz
Color
Holz
Material
Wood
Pattern
Solid
Item Type Name
Drumsticks

Features 4

  • Model VH1AW
  • Length: 17"
  • Diameter: 0.590"
  • A lengthy stick with a 5B style grip and acorn tip.

Description

Since the launch of their own stick line in 1990, Vater has quickly become one of the top stick manufacturers in the world today. The Vater factory produces over ten thousand sticks per day, which are shipped to over a thousand drum shops and music stores in thirty-five countries. Diameter: 37/64 Length: 16-7/8

Specs 19

Color Holz
Material Wood
Brand Vater
Number of Sets 1
Pattern Solid
Brand Name Vater
Global Trade Identification Number 10
Manufacturer KMC Music Inc

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Top Amazon Reviews


Perfection Perfection
I have been playing drums for many years. I have only just found my favorite drum sticks in these. I play on a Tama drum set that I converted into a completely electronic set. I used the Cake Pan build method for my drums and have tried just about every mesh head ever made. 3ply mesh is a load of nonsense. The Remo Silent Strokes are single ply and the best heads for this purpose. Back to the sticks. The weight and balance of these sticks is the absolute sweet spot for electronic drums with these heads. Not too heavy and not too light. I get perfect triggering every time. The 16.75” length allows me to sit farther back on my throne and reach every strike zone with precision. I am 5’9” and have a particular playing style so all of this is obviously super subjective. The diameter and hand feel is perfection for me. “Thicker” than a 5A and “thinner” than a 5B. They are dense too (without being overly heavy) so no worries about breaking in your first week of use. To top all of this off these sticks are crazy cheap! It’s perfection plain and simple. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020 Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2020 by Sam E.

Great Sticks! Great Feel For Big Hands.
Great sticks. Fits my large hands. Not as thick as a 2B and longer than a 5B or 7B. Best sound for strong recording tracks. Less effort, more sound. They really slam, but not too much like a 2B can. But, slightly heavier tip end, taper and weight than a 2B from the length. Great control and rolls. Best dynamics. My new favorite stick. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2026 by Tubby Cat

Favorite make and model
These are my favorite sticks. Recently I went through and bought just about one of each comparable sticks from Vater on through every other stick maker I could find and I found myself poorer and right back to this model. Nice long reach, heavy but not too heavy, thick but not too thick. This isn't all the way up to tree-trunk weight, but it's not dainty either. Only draw back (and this is true of all brands I've tried) is that they aren't always matched into weight pairs. I'm crazy OCD and I weigh my sticks and the weight will vary pretty wide between pairs and even between two sticks paired together. I do wish that Vater would print the weight of the stick on the stick so you could really only purchase the ones that are the right weight for you (me). ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 18, 2013 by thebradleyroberts

Not a match
Sticks were two different weights
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2025 by Eric A.

Favorite Sticks
I've been playing drums for quite some time meow, and these have been the best sticks. As far as weight and length go, they're perfect. Buy them, try them, want them, be them.
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2013 by Samantha Turek

Best I've ever played
I've tried literally almost all sticks from zildjian, promark, Vicfirth and regal. These are my favorite out of all of the others. Best weight and balance. Heavy but not too heavy. Awesome tip. I got the nylon as well for the cymbals and both are flawless. So far they are the most durable as well. They don't chip compared to the others either. Try em. Buy em. Love em. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2016 by Frauwst

Greatest brand ever. Working on my endorsement
These are the only sticks I use
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2020 by Demitri Richardson

Great sticks at a good price
My favorite sticks, good price.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2020 by James P.
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