Detail 01
3-inch Stick Shield
Reinforces the rimshot area with an impact-resistant material described as eight times stronger than steel.
Product detailSKU #1500000198043
VaterExtended Play Drum Sticks 5A Wood
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vater Extended Play 5A Wood drum sticks pair the balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick with added protection in the high-wear areas. A pearl-colored finish covers the tip and shoulder to resist early chipping and cracking. At the rimshot area, the 3-inch Stick Shield is built for impact resistance and is described as eight times stronger than steel. The grip keeps the familiar finish used across Vater sticks, so the handling remains consistent while the rimshot zone receives extra reinforcement.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Drummers who use frequent rimshots and want added reinforcement at the stick’s rimshot contact area.
- Playing where tip and shoulder wear from chipping or cracking is a concern.
- Players seeking Vater hickory-stick balance and feel with its familiar grip-area finish.
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
Pearl-colored proprietary finish
Protects the tip and shoulder area from early chipping and cracking.
Detail 03
Medium taper
The supplied taper specification is medium.
Detail 04
Country of origin: United States
Made in the United States.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Where is the Stick Shield located?
It is located in the rimshot area and measures 3 inches.
02What does the special finish protect?
It protects the tip and shoulder area from early chipping and cracking.
03How does the grip area feel?
It uses the same finish found on Vater sticks.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
8 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Type
- Sticks
- Body Style
- Multiple
- Grip Material
- No
- Material
- Other
- Body Shape
- Multiple
- Body Finish
- Proprietary
- Finish
- Proprietary
2 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- Multiple
- Diameter
- Multiple
5 detailsOther
- Taper
- Medium
- Drum Stick Size
- Multiple
- Quantity
- 1
- Tip Shape
- Multiple
- Drum Stick Tip
- Proprietary
