Vater Sugar Maple Power 5A Drumsticks — Wood Tip
The Power 5A is a 16.5 in sugar maple drumstick with a 0.580 in grip: the familiar feel of a 5A, with an extra half inch of length. That added length changes two things at once: the distance you can cover without moving your body, and the mass that arrives at the end of the stick.
What sets it apart
- 16.5 in long, half an inch longer than a regular 5A
- 0.580 in grip, familiar to 5A players
- Barrel tip: a full sound, useful when the volume rises
- More reach toward distant cymbals
- Sugar maple: the length without the weight of hickory
The half inch: reach, and weight at the tip
Lengthening a stick by half an inch (12.7 mm) brings the cymbal closer without leaning your upper body. On a kit where the ride is mounted far or high, that detail removes an unnecessary movement repeated hundreds of times a gig.
The second effect is mechanical: the added mass sits at the end of the lever, where it counts the most. With the same motion, the stroke lands with more energy, which explains the model's name.
Why this extra length works better in maple
Lengthening a hickory stick adds weight exactly where you already feel it most. Maple solves that problem: it gives the volume of a thick shaft without the load that usually comes with it.
The result is a long stick that stays manageable, suited to drummers who play long sets and want reach without finishing the night with stiff forearms.
Specifications
| Length | 16.5 in (41.91 cm) |
|---|---|
| Grip diameter | 0.580 in (1.47 cm) |
| Tip shape | Barrel |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Wood species | Sugar maple |
| Taper | The model's extended design |
What it is for
- Wide kits with cymbals mounted far away
- Drummers who play standing or on a high riser
- Gigs that demand energy over a long stretch
- Moving from a 5A to more reach without changing your grip
- Intensive rehearsals where fatigue matters
Compare with other manufacturers
Extended versions of common sizes, elsewhere:
| Manufacturer | Similar stick | Where it differs |
|---|---|---|
| Vic Firth | American Classic Extreme 5A | Hickory, extra length achieved through a different design |
| Promark | Rebound 5A Long | Hickory, the brand's own rebound profile |
| Los Cabos | 5A Long Maple | Canadian maple, different taper design |
| Regal Tip | 5A hickory | Standard length, nylon-focused range |
Frequently asked questions
- Is a longer stick harder to control?
- A little, yes. The balance shifts forward, so holding it back takes more attention at first. Most drummers adjust within a few sessions.
- Is half an inch a lot?
- A quarter inch is already enough to noticeably change a stick's reach and rebound. Half an inch is therefore a clear change, not a cosmetic adjustment.
- What does the barrel tip do here?
- It produces a full, punchy sound, especially useful at high volume. It is the tip shape drummers turn to when they need to push.
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