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Description
Designed in collaboration with renowned educator Steve Fidyk, the Swing model measures just under a 7A in the grip. This model has a “double taper", meaning that it is slightly thicker towards the middle of the stick than in the grip and then finishes with a very quick and thin taper. This produces a stick that possesses great sensitivity and exceptionally fast rebound.
- Length: 16" ¦ 40.64cm
- Thickness: 0.535" ¦ 1.36cm
- Material: American Hickory
- Tip: Wood Oval Tip
American Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its shock absorption and durability and Vater uses the two best Hickory species, which are Shellbark and Shagbark Hickory. Vater's material has to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a their drumstick. They only use 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 their suppliers, another one is planted. New trees are also produced from the Hickory nuts that naturally fall from the trees.
