All American Hickory

American Hickory Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its shock absorption and durability, and Vater uses the 2 best Hickory species, which are Shellbark and Shagbark Hickory. Vater’s material has to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a Vater drumstick. Vater only uses dowels that have a moisture content specific to “striking” tools (10%-12%), so you get a drumstick with great feel and durability. Each time a Hickory tree is harvested by any of our suppliers, another one is planted. New trees are also produced from the Hickory Nuts that naturally fall from the trees.

American
Hickory

BeBop

Classics

Color
Wrap

Extended
Play

Eternal
Black

Gospel

Nude

Xtreme
Design

Brushes & Speciality

A well-rounded collection of brushes that are designed to provide an array of sounds and textures. From unique models to the more traditional style, there are lots of options in a variety of materials. Part of being a well-rounded musician is having a variety of tools. Vater's collection of Specialty Sticks is perfect for when you have to bring the volume down, or when you need a different vibe and tone both live and in the studio. Round out your versatility by having some of these unique Specialty Sticks in your stick bag.