Vater5A Wood Tip Sugar Maple Drum Sticks, Pair

They feel heavier than what I'm used to, but some of that could be because I was using old beat up sticks.

My go to stick is the hickory Manhattan 7a. But when I play in a piano, bass, drums trio I use the lighter sugar maple for less volume. The balance of the stick is excellent, its 16 inches in length witch makes it a little longer than most 7a sticks from other manufacturers.

Disliked slippery feeling. Had to coat with varnish. Also stick diameter is considerably larger than competitor brand 7A sticks; presumably since the Vater is lighter wood. I'll keep them around.

These sticks are light and I suggest using them for softer songs, not for hard hitters. They are slim with the Vater balance. Remember sticks are as personal to drummers as strings are to guitarists. Being a light stick you have to work it a bit because it wont have the weight as other sticks you find. It is a light and out of the ordinary stick, but very good.. I do a lot of rolling so they work for me if you are a single stroke hitter they may not suit you. But Vaters are top notch as usual.

During band practice and at smaller gigs, I try to avoid playing with multi-rods whenever possible. These are capable of playing significantly quieter than your typical hickory 5As (a little louder than rods, but feel great).

Excellent sticks!

Great pair of sticks! I like them for practicing. They are a lighter stick and are a bit quieter when played with. They also are a softer wood so be careful, they dent easily if hit on a rim or edge of cymbal.

Been trying different sticks for a few months now. Of the 5 or 6 o have tried from different manufacturers and woods these by far provide the best balance between sound and durability. Will be 'sticking' with these...;)

These were different to the previous Vater Manhattan drum sticks we have ordered. For starters they didn’t say Manhattan on them as others have. Sticks seem ok quality but not sure they were what we thought we had ordered.

I bought these for my son. He uses them for rock drumming as he finds 5As uncomfortable to hold. This means they're getting thrashed and broken quite quickly, but he does really enjoy playing with them.

I bought these for my nephew who is an avid drummer and plays in a band. He loves them. No complaints at all. Good make at a very reasonable price

Nice drumsticks, perfect for my style.

Thanks