Vater American Hickory Swing Nylon Drumsticks — Nylon Tip, Double Taper
The Swing Nylon is a 16 in double-taper jazz drumstick — shaft swelled in the middle, very slim front end, 0.535 in grip — finished with an oval nylon tip. It aims for a brighter ride pattern without changing anything about the rebound.
What sets it apart
- Oval nylon tip on the double-taper profile
- 0.535 in at the grip, 16 in long
- Clear, perfectly repeatable cymbal attack
- Same rebound as the wood tip version
- American hickory, a design born of a collaboration with an educator
- A tip that does not flatten, so the sound stays consistent over time
Brightness added without touching the rebound
In this model, the rebound comes from the shaft, not the tip. Changing the material of the last centimetre therefore alters the tone on metal and leaves intact the mechanics that bring the stick back up.
For a drummer who has adopted the Swing profile and finds their ride too quiet in a big band, it is the most direct fix possible: nothing else changes.
A very slim front end and a hard tip: the point to watch
The front section of this shaft is deliberately thin. Paired with a tip that does not compress, it transmits energy very efficiently — excellent on a cymbal, something to watch on a hoop.
Keep this stick away from hard rimshots. Used within its range, it lasts a normal lifespan and keeps its definition all night.
Specifications
| Tip | Oval, nylon |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 0.535 in |
| Length | 16 in |
| Shaft profile | Double taper |
| Wood | American hickory |
What it is for
- Big band jazz, where the ride has to cut through the horns
- Swing playing in noisy or untreated rooms
- Recording that calls for a repeatable cymbal attack
- A Swing model player looking for more clarity
- Closed hi-hat played continuously, with an attack that has to snap
Compare with other manufacturers
Thin sticks with hard tips from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Model in the same family | What changes in the hand |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic 7A Nylon | Single taper, teardrop tip |
| Promark | Rebound 7A Nylon | Rebound achieved through weight distribution |
| Regal Tip | 7A Nylon | Added tip, longer neck |
| Zildjian | 7A Nylon | Round tip, traditional shaft profile |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the nylon tip change this model's rebound?
- Hardly at all. The rebound comes from the shaft profile; the tip affects the tone at contact, especially on metal.
- For big band, wood or nylon?
- Nylon helps the ride cut over the horns. Wood is still the better choice if the rhythm section is closely miked and you want warmth.
- Can this model handle rimshots?
- Its front section is thin: it is best to avoid repeated rimshots, which stress an area already slimmed by the taper.
- What size drumstick is best for jazz?
- Thin sizes, under a 7A, dominate: they let the wrist work without resistance and make the softest dynamics readable. This model sits at 0.535 in, just under a 7A.
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Big band or small club: where do you prefer this nylon tip?
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