Vater American Hickory Fusion Drumsticks — Nylon Tip
The nylon-tip Fusion is a hickory drumstick, 16 in long with a 0.580 in grip, finished with a small round nylon tip. The pairing aims at one thing: a perfectly clear cymbal on a stick that already has enough mass to make the drums sing.
What sets it apart
- Small round nylon tip, maximum clarity
- 0.580 in (14.7 mm) grip, between a 5A and a 5B
- 16 in (40.6 cm) long
- The same contact whatever the angle
- A ride pattern you can hear in a dense band
- Tip guaranteed not to come off
Small, round and hard: three choices that go together
Each of these three parameters pushes in the same direction. The small diameter concentrates the energy, the round shape guarantees a constant contact area, and the hardness of nylon produces a crisp leading edge.
Together, they give a particularly articulate ride sound: an attack that separates clearly from the body of the cymbal, without depending on the angle of the stick or dulling over time.
Why this tip on this body in particular
Putting such an articulate tip on a thin stick would give a thin result: lots of definition and no body. At 14.7 mm, the shaft brings the mass that brings the toms and snare to life.
The result is a stick that clearly separates its two jobs: full drums thanks to the body, clear cymbals thanks to the tip. That explains the popularity of this size in styles where the hi-hat and the ride carry the groove.
Specifications
| Length | 16 in, or 40.6 cm |
|---|---|
| Grip diameter | 0.580 in, or 14.7 mm |
| Wood | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Round, small diameter |
| Tip material | Nylon |
What it is for
- Fusion, funk and tight-groove music
- Amplified stages where the ride has to cut through
- Close-miked multitrack recording
- Drummers who want articulate cymbals and full drums
- Electronic kits, clean triggering
Compare with other manufacturers
Hard-tip in-between models from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Equivalent size | What changes |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic 5A nylon | Thinner, the maker's own tip design |
| Promark | Classic Forward 5B nylon | Larger diameter, longer taper |
| Zildjian | 5A Hickory nylon | Different tip and neck profile |
| Regal Tip | 5A Nylon | The maker's own long tradition of fitted nylon tips |
Frequently asked questions
- Why a round tip rather than a teardrop?
- Because a sphere always presents the same surface. The tone stays the same even when your wrist angle changes during a song.
- Can the nylon tip come off?
- The manufacturer guarantees it against coming loose, cracking and breaking for the entire life of the stick.
- Is this size good for rock?
- Yes, at moderate to high volume. For very heavy playing with lots of rimshots, a thicker grip will last longer.
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