Lightweight Maple is Fast and Dynamic. Length: 16″ Grip size: 0.530″ Made from hand-selected sugar maple Gives you an edge for light, fast playing Better than hickory for low-volume sessions Sized slightly smaller than a traditional 7A Extra-small round tips offer pinpoint clarity for cymbal work A secret weapon of many jazz drummers Computer matched by weight and tone A special variety of hand-selected northern maple is the secret ingredient in Vater’s Sugar Maple line of drumsticks. These sticks provide a sweet cymbal sound and a lighter touch than traditional hickory. Whatever size you reach for, they’ll give you an edge for light, fast playing — especially in low-volume situations. Vater Sugar Maple Sweet Ride sticks are slim and precise, with sub-7A grips and extra-small round tips. Sweet Rides are a secret weapon of many jazz drummers, with an abundance of control and definition. Every pair of Vater drumsticks is computer matched by weight and tone to promote even single-strokes and excellent balance between the hands. Join the likes of Stewart Copeland (The Police), Chad Sexton (311), Tim “Herb” Alexander (Primus/Puscifer), Aaron Gillespie (Underoath/Paramore), and many drummers here at Sweetwater — discover where Vater drumsticks can take your music.
