Detail 01
0.580-inch diameter
Places the grip size between 5A and 5B.
Product detailSKU #1500000369800
VaterCarl Palmer 50th Anniversary Signature Sticks
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Carl Palmer’s anniversary Vater model uses a 0.580-inch diameter that sits between 5A and 5B sizing, paired with a 16-inch length. Its long, gradual taper leads into a medium teardrop/oval hybrid tip, giving the stick quick rebound and defined sound around the kit. American hickory construction supports a design intended to move from energetic uptempo parts to direct groove playing across changing dynamics. The initial release carries Carl Palmer’s ELP 50th Anniversary logo.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Moving between fast, energetic drum parts and straightforward grooves at different volume levels.
- Players seeking a grip diameter positioned between 5A and 5B sizes.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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 02
Long gradual taper and medium hybrid tip
Built for quick rebound with clean, defined tones around the kit.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How long are these sticks?
They measure 16 inches long.
02Where does the grip size fall?
The 0.580-inch diameter sits between 5A and 5B sizing.
03What wood are they made from?
They are lathe-turned from American hickory.
