Detail 01
7/16 inch diameter
0.4375 inch, thinner than a 5A. Light and fast, with less wood to absorb hard hits.
Product detailSKU #1274115051493
VaterHickory Timbale Sticks 7/16
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hickory timbale sticks at 7/16 inch. For timbale players and anyone wanting a thin, cheap stick for cascara, cowbell and rim work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Timbale patterns, cascara and shell playing in Latin styles
- Cowbell and block parts where a thick stick feels clumsy
- Cheap spares for percussion setups that eat sticks
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum kit playing — too thin for backbeats and ride duty
- Heavy hitters who snap thin sticks quickly
- Anyone wanting a beaded tip for cymbal articulation
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
Hickory
Dense and stiff, and it takes the shock of rim and shell playing better than lighter woods.
Detail 03
Timbale stick, not a drumstick
Built for shells, rims and cowbells rather than heads, so the sound is more click than tone.
Detail 04
Low weight
Less mass means less volume on a loud stage. You trade power for speed and control.
Detail 05
$7.99
Cheap enough to keep several pairs around, which matters because rim playing shortens stick life.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Rim and shell playing wears these down faster than head playing does
- 02No grip tape or bag; bare hickory gets slick with sweat
- 03Thin sticks bounce differently on heads — expect a change from 5As
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How thick is 7/16 compared to a 5A?
7/16 is 0.4375 inch. A 5A sits closer to 0.565, so these are noticeably thinner and lighter in the hand.
02Can I use timbale sticks on a drum kit?
For light playing and cascara-style patterns, yes. They're thin for rock backbeats and will break sooner if you hit hard.
03Why hickory?
It's dense and stiff, so the attack stays clear, and it handles the shock of rim and shell playing better than lighter woods.
04Will these work on cowbell and woodblock?
Yes. Thin hickory gives a clean click on metal and wood without the bulk of a full kit stick.
