Vater Goodwood Fusion Drumsticks — Wood Tip, Hickory
The Goodwood Fusion is a drumstick in an in-between size. With this manufacturer, the Fusion size sits between the 5A and the 5B — a little more body than the first, without the weight of the second — and it exists because a drummer does not always play the same music on the same night.
What sets it apart
- Fusion size: with this manufacturer, it sits between the 5A and the 5B
- Designed for drummers who change styles within one show
- Enough mass to project, enough liveliness for fast passages
- Hickory tip, warm contact on cymbals
- An alternative for those who find the 5A just a little short on volume
- Goodwood line, replaced without a second thought
The drummer who plays three kinds of music in one night
A cover gig goes from a ballad to a funk tune and then to a heavy rock song without giving you time to change sticks. Choosing the 5A means accepting you will come up short on the last song; choosing the 5B means weighing down the ballad.
The Fusion size refuses that choice. It will never be the best tool at either extreme, and that is intended: it is made to hold the middle without falling short on either side.
A compromise you feel mostly in the rebound
What really separates two neighbouring sizes is not the sound of a single stroke but how fast the stick comes back. A little more wood slows the rebound; a little less makes it twitchy and hard to control when playing hard.
The in-between size settles where the rebound stays quick while keeping some weight behind the tip. It is a feel in the hand, and it is why many drummers stick with it once they have tried it.
A way out when the 5A is no longer enough
Moving from the 5A to the 5B often feels abrupt: the hand finds the second too bulky and goes back to the first, where it lacks volume. Many drummers go back and forth several times before deciding.
An in-between size is exactly the missing step. It lets you gain presence without relearning your grip.
Specifications
| Wood used | Hickory |
|---|---|
| Size name | Fusion |
| Position | Between the 5A and the 5B |
| Tip type | Wood |
| Packaging | One pair |
What it is for
- Cover gigs and varied setlists
- Funk, pop and rock played in the same show
- Drummers torn between a 5A and a 5B
- Studio work, when you do not want to switch sticks between takes
- Band playing at medium to sustained volume
Compare with other manufacturers
In-between sizes exist elsewhere too, under different names:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic Extreme 5A | A 5A lengthened rather than thickened |
| Promark | Rebound 5A | Balance moved toward the back for rebound |
| Zildjian | Super 5A | Extra length on a 5A-type grip |
| Los Cabos | Jazz Red Hickory | Another take on the in-between size, treated wood |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference from a regular 5A?
- A little more wood behind the tip, so more presence for the same motion. The grip stays familiar; it is the rebound that changes slightly.
- Are Fusion sticks only for fusion music?
- No. The name comes from the style in which this size spread, but today it serves any mixed setlist, from pop to rock.
- How do I know if this size is right for me?
- If you find the 5A a little short on volume and the 5B bulky, that is exactly the use case. The best test is still a full night with your usual setlist.
- Are the sticks sold in pairs?
- Yes, each item is one pair. It is the rule across the trade: sticks are bought and replaced two at a time.
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