Vater Players Design Brian Frasier-Moore Drumsticks — Wood Tip, Hickory
Brian Frasier-Moore's model is a 16.5 in hickory drumstick with a 0.565 in grip: a long shaft on a slim grip, just under the thickness of a 5A. Its gradual taper runs down to a medium barrel tip, making it a long stick that never feels unwieldy.
What sets it apart
- 0.565 in (14.4 mm): one step under a 5A
- 16.5 in (41.9 cm), a generous length
- Gradual taper, no break in the profile
- Medium barrel tip, balanced sound
- Reach without extra mass
- Designed with a large-scale touring drummer
A gradual taper, and what it makes possible
When the thinning is spread over a long portion of the shaft, the weight is distributed instead of concentrated. The stick then has neither the abrupt return of a short taper nor the mushiness of an overly lightened front end.
On a 41.9 cm shaft, this profile is what keeps the length from becoming a burden. You do not feel the tip swinging far out in front of you: the stick stays under control, even as your motion opens up.
Reach without the weight
A big stage means distances. Cymbals spread out, toms line up, the kit sprawls. The reflex is to grab a heavy stick, because it is often the only long one available.
This model separates the two. It reaches far while keeping a slim grip, so your hand stays free for ornaments, rolls and dynamics. It is a direct answer to the demands on a drummer in a large production.
The medium barrel, the middle of the tonal range
Neither the tight point of a teardrop nor the wide surface of an oval: the medium barrel holds the centre. The cymbal keeps its body, the toms keep their fundamental, and nothing dominates. It is a tip made to work anywhere.
Specifications
| Length | 16.5 in (41.9 cm) |
|---|---|
| Grip | 0.565 in (14.4 mm) |
| Wood | Hickory |
| Tip | Medium barrel |
| Taper | Gradual |
What it is for
- Big stages and touring productions
- Spread-out kits with many pieces
- Ornamented playing at high volume
- Drummers who refuse extra mass despite the distance
- Shows where the repertoire changes with every song
Compare with other manufacturers
Long, slim-grip drumsticks elsewhere on the market:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | Extreme 5A | Extended shaft, the maker's own tip profile |
| Promark | Select Balance Rebound | Tuned through balance rather than taper |
| Zildjian | 5A Hickory | Standard length, different neck design |
| Regal Tip | 5A wood tip | The maker's own tip tradition |
Frequently asked questions
- Why a slim grip on such a long stick?
- To keep your hand free. Length gives reach, diameter would give mass, and mass is exactly what this design avoids.
- Does a gradual taper change the rebound?
- It softens it. The rebound is less abrupt than with a short profile, but more predictable, which helps with ornamented passages.
- Do I need a big kit to benefit from it?
- That is where it makes the most sense, but nothing stops you from using it on a standard setup: it will simply be longer than you need.
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