Vater VHN5BW 5B Nude

The drumsticks 5B are indicated for those who need a little more weight or thickness and are after the 5A the more used. They have a standard length of 16” (40 cms) and 0.595 in diameter.

Drumstick very well balanced. Heavier to the tip and that will provide you with a faster attack and a better response the snare drum or toms. The drumstick it has no varnish and is not perfectly smooth  what gives you a grip more comfortable and the makes perfect for drummers who have problems with sliding the drumstick due to sweat the hands while playing.

The wood
The Hickory (American Walnut) is the wood most used in the manufacture drumsticks by the great resistance to bear blows.  The Hickory is more dense than the maple (about 10%) and less than the Japanese oak (about 10% too). The density  and the natural sensation of this wood makes it the preferred by a vast majority of drummers.

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.