The drumsticks 7A are perfect for low-volume situations. It's a drumstick 5A slightly reduced but with great balance. Perfect when the speed and touch are the top priority. Yeah the drumsticks 5A are too heavy for you, perhaps these are yours drumsticks.

The wood
Rock Maple (arce) is a very used wood when needed thickness no extra weight. It is somewhat less dense than the Hickory (American walnut), about 10% and about 20% on the Japanese oak. Provides great articulation both in heads as in the cymbals. Perfect for orchestral or jazzy uses that want drumstick thick without added weight.

About Vater
Vater is an American company that has consolidated in recent years and today is considered by drummers as one of the top brands drumsticks.
Quality controls in the manufacturing process, the use of top materials and very special models make this brand an option for thousands of drummers around the world.