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American hickory
Dense, strong material that absorbs shock and is described as resisting chipping and breaking.

Independent shopping perspective
Pro Rock is a pair of Vater American hickory drumsticks. The dense, strong hickory is described as resisting chips and breaks while absorbing substantial shock during playing, helping reduce hand and wrist fatigue. Vater selects its dowels for moisture content, straightness, and grain structure, then uses computer analysis to tone- and weight-match the sticks. They are manufactured in the United States.

Strong match
What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 01
Dense, strong material that absorbs shock and is described as resisting chipping and breaking.
Detail 02
Each pair is analyzed for tone and weight matching.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are manufactured in the United States.
They are made from American hickory.
Reference
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