Versatile Balance – The Vater American Hickory Drumsticks - Phat Ride - Wood Tip

Quick taper to a medium-sized round tip produces a clean sound on ride cymbals. Very versatile and playable stick with great balance. Also available in Sugar Maple.

• Length: 16-inch / 40.64 cm
• Grip: 0.580-inch / 1.47 cm

"Vater gives me what I need to perform at my best. That's why I use them...it's as simple as that. That's how simple it should be for you. The Phat Rides are perfectly balanced sticks. You can sling them around with complete control." - Nikki Glaspie [The Nth Power]

Manufacturer: Vater
Model: VHPTRW
SKU: I399225-N-8-WHXE
UPC: 641652211019

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