Vater VHSWINGW Hickory Swing Wood Tip Drum Sticks Model VHSWINGW Length: 16" Diameter: 0.535" Designed in collaboration with renowned educator Steve Fidyk, the Swing model measures just under a 7A in the grip. This model has a double taper", meaning that it is slightly thicker towards the middle of the stick than in the grip and then finishes with a very quick and thin taper.