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Vater Los Angeles 5A Wood Tip Hickory Drum Sticks, Pair

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Style: Wood Tip


Features

  • Model VH5AW
  • Length: 16"
  • Diameter: 0.570"
  • Very well balanced stick.
  • Heavier toward the tip for fast attack and response on drums.

Description

Since the launch of their own stick line in 1990, Vater has quickly become one of the top stick manufacturers in the world today. The Vater factory produces over ten thousand sticks per day, which are shipped to over a thousand drum shops and music stores in thirty-five countries. Diameter: 9/16 Length: 16

Item Weight: 3.2 ounces


Product Dimensions: 16 x 0.57 x 0.57 inches


Country of Origin: USA


Item model number: VH5AW


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No


Date First Available: August 25, 2004


Body Material: Wood


Color Name: 1 Pair


Size: Los Angeles 5A


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great sticks
Style: Wood Tip
My son plays drums and loves Vater sticks. I asked him what he likes so much about them- he said the only way he can describe it is “a great feel and weightiness.” Tip shape etc doesn’t matter much to him, and these sticks are equal in sturdiness to others he’s used, but he simply prefers these due to their great “feel”. Plus, Stewart Copeland prefers the brand- so enough said! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023 by melissa g

  • Great sticks
Style: Wood Tip
I like 5A sticks and usually went with the Vic Firth American Hickory 5As. That's a nice, classic pair but after the first hour of use I was constantly chipping pieces off the tips and thus blowing through sticks. I play rock and funk mostly, can go ape on the set from time to time so opportunities to chip / break are frequent. That is important to know for my review so if you are the same, you feel confident in trying them. Had a pair of Vader 7As when I was younger and liked them so figured I'd try my preferred stick size these days with Vater and got these. Awesome experience so far, maybe 4+ hours of use and there is not a single chip in either tip. Expected wear elsewhere on the stick, no signs of splintering, etc. Sticks are comfortable in hands, good weight... These will now be my go to pair. Check them out! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2016 by Steve K

  • High quality sticks
Style: Wood Tip
These are very high quality sticks and more affordable than other brands. Why pay more when these work great?
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2024 by Ramen Noodles

  • Decent pair of sticks for a beginner
Style: Wood Tip
These sticks were part of a bundle that came with an Evans Practice pad. These sticks seem pretty good to me but I am a beginner. They feel comparable to more expensive brand name sticks that I have been able to try over at a friends house. Worth a try and definitely fine for a beginner.
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2024 by Barry Wagner

  • It's hickory for me, for over 40 years.
Style: Wood Tip
I just don't want pine drum sticks. Nice and smooth. Well balanced. Great price.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2023 by Eric R. Pedersen

  • Good quality
Style: Wood Tip
The tips chip off fairly quick but overall a solid stick!
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2023 by Bradly Nicholls

  • Great DrumSticks
Style: Wood Tip, 3 Pair
5A are really good for me
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2024 by Matías Guzman

  • Best Sticks!
Style: Wood Tip
I am a drummer who plays roughly 2 gigs a week, and these get the job done! Was a travelling musician for a decade and these were my choice back then and still are today. My son is starting to get the drumming bug, and these hold up to his banging too. Highly recommend these sticks!
Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2023 by Susan Ulrich

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