Vater American Hickory Super Jazz Drumsticks — Wood Tip
The Super Jazz is a 16.25 in drumstick whose grip, at 0.555 in, stays in jazz territory. Vater gives it a little more length than typical jazz models: the wrist rebound stays quick, yet the tip still reaches the whole kit.
What sets it apart
- Thin 0.555 in grip, in the spirit of jazz drumsticks
- 16 1/4 in — a little longer than a classic jazz stick
- Oval wood tip for an articulate ride
- Lively feel, quick wrist rebound
- American hickory rather than maple: more durability
- Unusual reach for this size
Thin but long: a rare profile in jazz
Jazz drumsticks are traditionally short and light, which favours speed but limits reach. The Super Jazz flips one side of the equation: the grip stays thin, the length goes up.
On a kit where the ride cymbal sits far away, this spares you the strained arm reach that compensates for it. And at fast tempos, the thin grip lets the wrist work without resistance.
Hickory for durability
Many jazz sticks are made of maple to save weight. Maple is lively but wears out quickly under hard strokes. Hickory, being denser, holds up better and absorbs more of the vibration that travels back into the hand.
For a drummer who plays jazz on Friday and covers on Saturday, it is the compromise that lasts the week.
Specifications
| Diameter | 0.555 in |
|---|---|
| Length | 16 1/4 in |
| Tip | Oval, wood |
| Wood | American hickory |
| Character | Lively, quick rebound |
What it is for
- Modern jazz at fast tempos, sustained ride playing
- A kit where the ride cymbal is set far away
- A drummer looking for a thin stick without losing reach
- Small club groups, without heavy amplification
- Mixed repertoire alternating jazz and amplified music
Compare with other manufacturers
Other manufacturers' jazz models, and the choices behind them:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic Jazz | Shorter shaft, very fine teardrop tip |
| Promark | Hickory 7A | Thinner grip, standard length |
| Los Cabos | Jazz Red Hickory | Shorter shaft, smaller tip |
| Regal Tip | Jazz Wood | Very long neck, pronounced flex |
Frequently asked questions
- Do jazz drumsticks have to be short?
- No. Length gives you reach, thinness gives you speed. The two can be combined, and that is precisely the bet this model makes.
- Hickory or maple for jazz?
- Maple is lighter and livelier; hickory is denser and lasts longer. The choice depends mostly on how loud you play.
- Does this model work when switching back and forth with brushes?
- Its moderate weight makes it easy to set down and pick up again, which matters when you change implements several times in the same tune.
- Can I play rock with it?
- Occasionally, yes. At high, sustained volume, a thicker grip will hold up better and tire you less.
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