Detail 01
American hickory
A dense, strong wood that absorbs shock and resists chipping and breaking.

Independent shopping perspective
Built around the Swing profile and finished with nylon tips, these Vater sticks use American hickory selected for moisture content, straightness, and grain structure. The dense hickory construction resists chipping and breaking while absorbing shock during playing, helping reduce wrist and hand fatigue. Computer tone- and weight-matching is intended to keep each pair consistent, so a replacement pair can stay close to the feel you expect.

Strong match
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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
A dense, strong wood that absorbs shock and resists chipping and breaking.
Detail 02
Pairs are analyzed to maintain consistency in tone and weight.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They have nylon tips.
They are manufactured in the United States.
Reference
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