The Vater Classics Sugar Maple Big Band Wood Tip Drum Sticks are now available with us at Graham Russell Drums.

Manufactured from high-quality Sugar Maple, these drumsticks are part of Vater’s Classics series, designed around traditional profiles with a focus on finesse, balance and articulation. The maple construction provides a lighter overall weight and increased flexibility compared to hickory, allowing for enhanced speed and reduced fatigue. This model sits just under a 5A in diameter, featuring a medium to long taper and a small ball-shaped wood tip, which contributes to a smooth, controlled rebound and refined cymbal response. At 16" in length with a 0.560" diameter, they offer a slightly fuller grip while maintaining a lightweight, agile feel.

These sticks deliver a light to medium weight feel with excellent articulation, particularly suited to detailed cymbal work. The small wood tip produces a warm, focused ride definition, while the taper allows for fluid rebound and dynamic sensitivity. The overall response remains controlled and precise, making them ideal for jazz, big band, orchestral and low-volume playing where clarity, touch and consistency are essential.

Key Features

• Length: 16"
• Diameter: 0.560" (just under 5A profile)
• Sugar Maple construction for lightweight, responsive feel
• Wood tip (small ball shape) for warm, focused cymbal tone
• Medium-long taper for smooth rebound and control
• Light to medium weight for speed and reduced fatigue
• Balanced feel with enhanced articulation
• Ideal for jazz, big band, orchestral and low-volume applications

Buy a pair of Vater Classics Sugar Maple Big Band Wood Tip Drum Sticks from Graham Russell Drums and receive them on our next day delivery service when you order before 2 pm.