Vater American Hickory Power House Drumsticks — Wood Tip
The Power House is a pair of hickory drumsticks, 16.25 in long with a 0.620 in grip, finished with a large acorn tip. The grip brings the mass, the acorn spreads the contact: the result is a sound that is big rather than cutting.
What sets it apart
- Large acorn tip, turned from the shaft
- 0.620 in grip and 16.25 in length
- Thick shoulder that transfers a lot of energy
- High volume from a moderate motion
- American hickory, for its shock-absorbing ability
- A big sound without the aggressiveness of a small tip
A large acorn changes the nature of the volume
There are two ways to get more volume: concentrate the energy on one point, or spread it out. The first gives a harsher sound, the second a bigger one. The Power House clearly chooses the second.
On a ride cymbal, that means a stroke that sets the metal vibrating rather than an isolated ping. On the snare, it means a stroke with a very present body that fills the room without hurting your ears.
The shoulder, the part people forget
Between the taper and the tip is the shoulder, and that is what does the work on the edge of a crash cymbal. A thick shoulder like this one takes repeated edge strokes without wearing a notch.
It is a detail you cannot see in the store and a decisive one after three weeks of shows: that is almost always where a rock drumstick dies.
Specifications
| Tip | Large acorn, wood |
|---|---|
| Grip | 0.620 in |
| Length | 16 1/4 in |
| Shaft | American hickory |
| Character | Big volume, rounded attack |
What it is for
- Large venues and festivals, where the sound has to fill the space
- A drummer who wants volume without a harsher tone
- Backing loud horn sections
- Repeated edge strokes on crash cymbals
- An oversized kit played at a steady level
Compare with other manufacturers
Other large drumsticks with a wide tip, from competing manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Similar model | Design difference |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic Metal | Elongated barrel tip, a more pointed attack |
| Promark | Hickory 2B | Similar size, teardrop tip and shorter taper |
| Zildjian | 2B Hickory | Even heavier shaft, round tip |
| Los Cabos | 2B Red Hickory | Heat-treated wood, smaller tip |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the difference between a large acorn tip and a large barrel tip?
- The acorn is rounded and opens up the sound; the barrel has a flat face and attacks more sharply. At equal mass, the acorn sounds wider and the barrel cleaner.
- Are these drumsticks made for metal?
- They have the size for it, but not the temperament: the large acorn opens the sound up rather than cutting through. For a very articulate ride, a smaller or nylon tip will work better.
- Will heavy drumsticks break my heads faster?
- Less than a small tip of the same mass, precisely because the contact is spread out. The deciding factor is still the force and consistency of your stroke.
- Are heavy drumsticks good for building endurance?
- Yes, as long as you do not settle into them. Practising with something heavier and then going back to your usual size is a common method.
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