Vater crafts their drumsticks from only the finest American Hickory and American Rock Maple available. Hickory is the most popular wood used for making drumsticks. Hickory is denser, heavier and more rigid than maple. Hickory can also absorb a great amount of shock, which reduces hand and wrist fatigue. Maple is a much lighter and less dense wood than hickory.
Maple can provide the feel of a big stick without the extra weight of a hickory stick.
Maple sticks are primarily used for light, fast playing in low volume situations. There are four main components that make up a drumstick. They are responsible for the overall feel, balance and response of the drumsticks. Length affects the balance and fulcrum point of all drumsticks. Thicker sticks are more durable and heavy, while thinner models offer a lighter, more sensitive feel.