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Hickory construction
Dense hickory absorbs shock and is described as resistant to chipping and breaking.

Independent shopping perspective
Vater's American Hickory 2B Wood sticks start with hickory dowels chosen for specific moisture, straightness, and grain characteristics. The dense material absorbs shock and is described as resistant to chipping and breaking, reducing wrist and hand fatigue while you play. Vater also uses computer analysis to tone- and weight-match the sticks. For a 2B hickory pair made in the United States, the focus is on consistent material selection and matching.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Dense hickory absorbs shock and is described as resistant to chipping and breaking.
Detail 02
Vater matches the sticks for tone and weight through computer analysis.
Product questions
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Vater selects dowels for specific moisture content, straightness, and grain structure.
They are manufactured in the United States.
Reference
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