Vater Derek Roddy Model Drumsticks (Very Fast Taper, Hickory)
The VHDRW is a pair of hickory signature drumsticks measuring 16.25 in by 0.590 in, but its character comes from somewhere else: the manufacturer describes a very fast taper down to a small acorn tip. The wood thins abruptly, and all the mass stays back, near your hand.
What sets it apart
- Taper described as very fast
- Small acorn tip
- Grip between the two common sizes, at 0.590 in
- 16.25 in long
- Warm but defined cymbal sounds, according to the manufacturer
- Hickory
Moving the mass back to gain speed
When the wood thins early and quickly, the remaining wood is concentrated behind your hand rather than in front of it. The stick becomes light at the tip and heavy at the butt end.
That reversed balance shortens the time it takes to bring the tip back up after an impact. Fast doubles, tight rolls and hand-foot combinations gain a crispness that front-weighted designs do not give.
A small acorn for a ride that stays warm
Reducing the tip size focuses energy on a small surface: the cymbal sound tightens and gains definition. Because the tip is turned from the wood rather than added in a hard material, that definition does not turn harsh.
The manufacturer sums up this compromise as warm but defined sounds. It is a balance sought by fast drummers who spend a lot of time on their cymbals.
The trade-off with this shape
A thinned tip holds less wood, so it stands up less well to hits against cymbal edges and rims. That is the price of speed, and it is worth knowing before making it your everyday pair.
Specifications
| Family | Players Design |
|---|---|
| Grip | 0.590 in |
| Overall length | 16.25 in |
| Profile | Very fast taper toward the tip |
| Tip | Small acorn, wood |
| Wood | Hickory |
What it is for
- Fast playing, metal and fusion
- Working on doubles and tight rolls
- Drummers who spend a lot of time on cymbals
- Technique work on a practice pad
- Music that demands speed more than volume
Compare with other manufacturers
Short-taper designs from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Promark | Rebound 5B | Weight distribution described as rear-weighted, different tip |
| Vic Firth | American Classic 55A | In-between diameter, longer taper |
| Zildjian | Dip 5A | Rubberized grip area, different profile |
| Los Cabos | 5A Intense | Different wood treatment and length |
Frequently asked questions
- Why does this stick feel lighter than it is?
- Because the mass sits near your hand. The total weight can be ordinary, but the effort to bring the tip back up is reduced.
- Does a small acorn tip wear out faster?
- There is less wood to wear, so yes, it rounds off sooner than a large tip. The sound then slowly broadens.
- Is this profile suited to power playing?
- Less so than a front-weighted design: the energy is not placed where a heavy stroke needs it.
- How is it different from a shorter stick with the same diameter?
- The extra quarter inch adds a little reach and further shifts the mass toward the back.
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