Vater Extended Play 5B Drumsticks — Nylon Tip, Hickory
The Vater Extended Play 5B with nylon tip is a pair of 5B drumsticks in hickory, 16 in long with a 0.605 in diameter, finished with an oval tip in a synthetic material. It brings together two things that rarely go together: the mass of a thick stick and the clear attack of an added tip, with the shoulder and rimshot zone protected like the rest of the series.
What sets it apart
- Hickory stick in 5B diameter, 0.605 in by 16 in
- Added oval tip in a synthetic material
- Clear cymbal tone that stays consistent over time
- Treated shoulder and 3 in Stick Shield band at the rimshot zone
- Enough mass for high-intensity playing
- Same balance as the wood tip model
A clear attack from a heavy stick
Most drummers looking for clarity on cymbals go down a size: thinner stick, quicker stroke, lighter sound. The problem is that they also lose what it takes to make a floor tom sing.
Here, the clarity comes from the tip material, not from a thinner stick. You keep the push of a thick size on the heads and get definition back on the cymbals. The two no longer have to share the same compromise.
The oval tip on a ride, at high volume
In a band that plays loud, the first thing to disappear from the mix is the ride's point of attack: it drowns in the cymbal's wash and in the guitars. The other musicians then lose their time reference.
An oval synthetic tip brings that point of attack back up without having to hit harder. It focuses the energy on a smaller area and gives a “ping” that cuts through. The gain is in clarity, not volume.
What wears out a stick, and what this version takes off the list
Three things kill a pair: the tip rounding off, the shoulder splitting against the rim, and the shaft getting gouged from hits on cymbal edges. The first is ruled out by the choice of material, the second by the reinforcement placed in the right spot.
That leaves the third, which nothing eliminates. A stick remains a wear part; this model simply pushes back the moment it becomes unusable.
Specifications
| Tip | Oval, synthetic material |
|---|---|
| Stick diameter | 0.605 in |
| Overall length | 16 in |
| Stick material | American hickory |
| Treated zones | Shoulder and rim contact area |
| Intended use | High volume with clear cymbals |
What it is for
- Loud stages where the ride's time-keeping has to stay audible
- Metal, punk and heavy rock
- Drummers who want the mass of a 5B without losing their cymbals
- Large venue sound systems
- Recording where the cymbal sound must not drift
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers' 5B sticks with an added tip, and what sets them apart from this version:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic 5B Nylon | No surface treatment or targeted reinforcement on the stick |
| Promark | Rebound 5B Nylon | Balance designed around rebound, bare wood |
| Los Cabos | 5B Red Hickory | Tip cut from the wood, denser heartwood hickory |
| Zildjian | 5B Nylon | Wider tip, less pointed cymbal sound |
Frequently asked questions
- Why put a synthetic tip on a thick stick?
- To get clear cymbals without making the stick lighter. A thinner stick would give the same clarity but take away the push that toms and bass drum need.
- Does it sound harsher than a wood tip?
- The attack is drier and more defined. The body of the cymbal depends on the metal and the stroke, not on the tip material.
- How long does the tone stay consistent?
- An added tip holds its shape much longer than a wood tip, which starts rounding off within the first hours. That is the main reason to choose it for recording.
- Is this model good for jazz?
- The size is thick for brush-style playing or light swing. Thinner sticks, or maple sticks, serve that repertoire better.
Avis clients
Do you play loud with this pair? Tell us how it sounds on your ride.
Aucun avis pour le moment. Soyez le premier à partager votre expérience après votre achat.