Stick Shield is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger than Steel. Prolongs life and performance 8x stronger than steel 3″ shield prevents breakage, wear, and unwanted flex Guaranteed to prevent splitting and wearing at the point of contact Each weighs just half a gram — minimal impact on tone or response Sold in pairs Includes two lengths of seam tape You can add Vater’s patent-pending Extended Play rimshot protection to your own sticks with Vater Stick Shields. These 3″ sleeves are 8x stronger than steel and guarantee your wood sticks from splitting and flexing at the point of contact. Each weighs only half a gram, so impact on feel, tone, and response is minimal. Vater Stick Shields not only prevent sticks from breaking, but also prevent them from becoming thin and feeling rubbery as they wear.
