Vater Hickory Drumsticks NylonRock
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Vater Pro Rock wood tip review
These have been my primary stick for a few months. Before that I was using the Vic Firth 5a wood tip. But the tips were too small and fell apart so I stopped using ...Read complete review
These have been my primary stick for a few months. Before that I was using the Vic Firth 5a wood tip. But the tips were too small and fell apart so I stopped using those. These are about the same thickness as 5A but they are longer and have a bigger and rounder tip. When they are new they sound great on the ride/hihat. The problem I have is the tips slice off from top to bottom which creates a flat edge, and the sticks don't have to be used a long time for the tips to start breaking apart. For instance if you hit the edge of the cymbal or hit a wing nut etc, these things are toast. The longer length does help if you are into technical things like single hand rolls. But the added length also has a drawback. I find them a little hard to manuever around the tip without getting the tips stuck under rims, cymbals etc. I also think they are a little too light. If you are a precise hitter these could work for you. I have since moved to the George Kollias sticks (see my review).
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fusion size NOT GOOD
Overall, I WOULD NOT buy another pair. I may have gotten a bad pair, but I still don't want to waste money on another pair. I'll probably try out a couple other sizes ...Read complete review
Overall, I WOULD NOT buy another pair. I may have gotten a bad pair, but I still don't want to waste money on another pair. I'll probably try out a couple other sizes and types from Vater, but I'm still wary of the quality of these. Not nearly as bad as the Regal Tips that broke in less than 5 minutes of playing though, but I'm sticking with Pro-mark as my main sticks.
I picked up a pair of the Fusion size sticks after a recommendation from a friend at a local music store. when I first got home, I liked them. Felt great in my hands, light yet not cheap, and seemed at least decent quality. I began to play them, and within about 20 minutes, half of the tip on one of the sticks broke off. No problem, I thought, I'll just use the other one for my ride. Around half an hour later, the other stick BROKE straight down the middle. I might be considered somewhat of a hard hitter, but I've never broken my Pro-marks that quickly.
Like I said, broke a tip pretty quickly and the other stick snapped all in under an hour playing time. I wasn't going all out hardcore or anything, just regular playing. I may have gotten a bad pair, but it kind of ruined Vater sticks for me.
Good price, but still not worth it if broken that fast.
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Pros
- Long Length
- Wear Well
Cons
Best Uses
- Big Ol' Chopsticks
- Teh Rawk
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
I've been playing Vater 1As for a few years now.
The extra length, acorn tip, and diameter are what drew me to these sticks.
I play a 13,16,18 tom setup, and they allow me to reach my second floor tom with ease, and draw out depth and power from the drums.
Smaller sticks make my drums go "dink" - larger sticks are just too much for my cymbals and less dynamic. The acorn tip is great for the ride.
Breakage is really a non-issue in my experience.
They'll usually wear away, "peel", and splinter until they're unusable.
My only problem is out of about every four pairs I get,
one pair doesn't pass the rolling test.
I sometimes swith to the Vic Firth 1A for that reason. Though they're not exactly the same, the Firths are suitable replacements.
Overall, they're pretty much the perfect sticks for me.
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
- Improves Sound
Cons
Best Uses
- Backup
- Concerts
- Practicing
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
These sticks are slightly longer than standard 5As. I have used Vater sticks for the past five years, and have had several pairs last quite a while longer than I expected them to. The biggest problem with any wood-tipped sticks, in my opinion, is that the tips eventually start splintering. These have somewhat larger tips than standard 5As, so they should hold up well.
Pros
- Improves Sound
- Long Length
Cons
- Tips Crack Off
Best Uses
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
These have been my primary stick for a few months. Before that I was using the Vic Firth 5a wood tip. But the tips were too small and fell apart so I stopped using those. These are about the same thickness as 5A but they are longer and have a bigger and rounder tip. When they are new they sound great on the ride/hihat. The problem I have is the tips slice off from top to bottom which creates a flat edge, and the sticks don't have to be used a long time for the tips to start breaking apart. For instance if you hit the edge of the cymbal or hit a wing nut etc, these things are toast. The longer length does help if you are into technical things like single hand rolls. But the added length also has a drawback. I find them a little hard to manuever around the tip without getting the tips stuck under rims, cymbals etc. I also think they are a little too light. If you are a precise hitter these could work for you. I have since moved to the George Kollias sticks (see my review).
Pros
- Affordable
- Easy To Use
- Functional
- Good Quality
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
I enjoy shopping from Musicians Friend..always polite and helpful on the phone...punctual on delivery and great quality merchandise !
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
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i hated these sticks! the weight is anoying and seems unbalanced and had some trouble using them i would not recommend them at all!
The only good thing about these sticks are that they are very strong.
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
The Vater Session Drumsticks are the best drumsticks I have ever used! I was trying different sticks off and on for years, & then when back to the sessions. After one practice I couldnt believe how great they were. Good for alot of different styles & price isn't bad.
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
Overall, I WOULD NOT buy another pair. I may have gotten a bad pair, but I still don't want to waste money on another pair. I'll probably try out a couple other sizes and types from Vater, but I'm still wary of the quality of these. Not nearly as bad as the Regal Tips that broke in less than 5 minutes of playing though, but I'm sticking with Pro-mark as my main sticks.
I picked up a pair of the Fusion size sticks after a recommendation from a friend at a local music store. when I first got home, I liked them. Felt great in my hands, light yet not cheap, and seemed at least decent quality. I began to play them, and within about 20 minutes, half of the tip on one of the sticks broke off. No problem, I thought, I'll just use the other one for my ride. Around half an hour later, the other stick BROKE straight down the middle. I might be considered somewhat of a hard hitter, but I've never broken my Pro-marks that quickly.
Like I said, broke a tip pretty quickly and the other stick snapped all in under an hour playing time. I wasn't going all out hardcore or anything, just regular playing. I may have gotten a bad pair, but it kind of ruined Vater sticks for me.
Good price, but still not worth it if broken that fast.
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
10! Vater is the way to go!
I love the 2b hickory nylon tips! Perfect for brutal fast paced metal and accenting has never felt so easier. Rebound is great when doing a flying roll around the set or high speed blast beats at 220 bpm or more where you need the rebound.
These sticks last for awhile. I think the longest I've owned a pair of sticks (in terms of one stick breaking in half or tip splitting) is about 4 to 5 months and it was done with the Vaters.
For the money? Man, you can't go wrong. I love how cheap but durable these thick sticks are. Definately the bang for your buck
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
Absolutely LOVE this product. Whichever selection you choose, you will always get the duribility, feel, and performance that Vater Hickory sticks are known for!
Extremely comfortable in your hands. Lots of variety.
Extreme duribility.
Best for the price.
Comments about Vater Hickory Drumsticks:
best sticks ive ever owned. the 1As are the best stick ever, fit in your hand well, and i like how they are a bit longer than all the other stick out there. they last a long time, dont splinter easy, ive had mine for a few weeks now, longer than id have a pair of pro marks, they are simply the best sticks on the market right now.
very sturdy and they fit in your hands well.
absolutely worth it for the 1As

