Detail 01
.625 inch diameter
Thicker than a typical 5B. More mass behind every hit, more volume, and more forearm fatigue over a long set.
Product detailSKU #1274115051651
VaterMike Wengren Drum Sticks - Buy 3, Get 1 Free
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Mike Wengren signature stick, .625 inch by 17 inch, sold four pairs for $56.99. A thick, long stick for loud, hard-hitting kit playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Loud rock and metal kit playing where volume and durability matter
- Hard hitters who break thinner sticks quickly
- Stocking up — four pairs at once for regular gigging
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Jazz, brushwork or any quiet low-volume setting
- Fast ghost notes and light finger control — this is a heavy stick
- Drummers with smaller hands or anyone new to a thick stick
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
17 inch length
About an inch longer than a standard stick. More reach across the kit and more leverage, at the cost of quickness.
Detail 03
Thick and long together
A high-volume stick. Great for power, noticeably less nimble for fast, light patterns near the head.
Detail 04
Buy 3, get 1 free
$56.99 for four pairs works out to roughly $14.25 a pair — worth it only if this is your everyday stick.
Detail 05
Signature model
Spec'd around one player's preference. The .625 x 17 dimensions are the reason to buy, not the name.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Four pairs is a commitment. Try a single pair of a similar size first.
- 02A thicker, heavier stick wears cymbal edges and drum heads faster.
- 03On electronic kits, heavy sticks are rough on mesh heads and rubber pads.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How does .625 inch compare to a 5B?
It's thicker. A standard 5B sits around .605 inch, so this carries more mass and hits harder for the same effort.
02Is 17 inches unusually long?
It's longer than the common 16 inch. You get extra reach and leverage; the trade is a slightly slower, heavier feel in the hand.
03How many pairs do I get?
Four — three paid plus one free, at $56.99 for the set, about $14.25 per pair.
04Are these too heavy for practice?
Some drummers deliberately practice on heavier sticks for endurance. For speed and control work, a thinner stick will serve you better.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Buy 3, Get 1 Free
2 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- .625 inch
- Length
- 17 inch
