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.
Vater offers a variety of practice pads and durable nylon bags that are suitable for any drummer's personal needs. You can also round out your drum kit with some of Vater's accessories. From Cymbal Polish and Grip Tape to Stick and Drink Holders, there are plenty of options to keep your drum kit in fine working order, and your trusty Vater sticks close by.
Our marching sticks are fast, balanced, and durable. Designed for Snare or Tenor drums, indoor or outdoor. Made from American Hickory for strength, projection, and feel.
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.
These custom models are derived from each artist’s unique and individual style. Under the direction of the artists themselves, through careful and extensive design and production planning, the end results are the models that you see here.
Sugar Maple is a lighter-weight wood that is still durable and produces a fast-feeling stick with warmer-pitched tones. Due to its lighter weight, Sugar Maple is a great choice for someone who is looking for a thicker stick without the extra weight.
On this page, you will find our most in-demand products - sorted by category. Revered by drummers from around the world of all genres and skill levels, we’re confident some of these will become a favorite of yours as well.
Do you feel that you have the passion for Vater products, the profile and success in your playing career, and influence over fellow drummers to become a Vater Artist?
If you are playing and/or teaching at a professional level and want to be considered, please email Chad Brandolini [Director of Artist Relations] with a brief bio about yourself including: web/social/video links, tour dates, information on what stick model you are using and how many pairs you require at a time, a list of other current endorsements, your contact details, and any other info that would be pertinent to applying for a professional level artist endorsement.
Contact and submit your inquiry to Chad Brandolini via email HERE. Please note, due to the extremely high volume of inquiries we receive and our commitment to supporting the current Vater artists on the roster, we simply cannot reply to every inquiry. If we can offer a level of Artist Endorsement, we will contact you.
Artist Endorsements outside the USA
For Vater Artist Endorsement inquiries outside the United States of America, please contact the appropriate Vater Distributor in your home country HERE.
