Detail 01
Low-volume stick
Drops kit volume without changing your technique or muffling the drums, so the kit still sounds like a kit.
Product detailSKU #1274115051564
VaterSplashstick
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Vater's Splashstick, a lower-volume alternative to a standard drumstick. For playing an acoustic kit in rooms where full sticks are too loud.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Acoustic sets in cafes, churches, or small rooms
- Practicing on a full kit without overwhelming the house
- Studio takes needing a softer, less pointed attack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud rock or metal where you need cut and volume
- Precise ghost notes and rimshots — definition softens
- Anyone wanting a single stick for every gig
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
Softer attack
Cymbals speak with less ping and more wash. Snare backbeat loses some crack and sits lower in the mix.
Detail 03
$29.99
More than a standard pair of hickory sticks. Treat it as a dedicated quiet-gig tool, not a daily driver.
Detail 04
Accessory — no setup
Works with any acoustic kit or practice pad. Nothing to tune, mount, or adjust.
Detail 05
Vater brand
Model name is printed on the shaft. Keep it so you reorder the same feel instead of guessing between quiet-stick types.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Quiet sticks wear faster than hickory on rims and cymbal edges
- 02Check whether the price is per stick or per pair
- 03Your usual stick feel and rebound will change — rehearse with them first
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much quieter is it than a normal stick?
Noticeably quieter, but it's not silent practice gear. You still hear the drums acoustically — it takes the edge off a full-volume kit.
02Will it damage my drum heads or cymbals?
No. The attack is softer than a wood tip. The wear runs the other way — the stick gives out before your heads do.
03Can I gig with these?
Yes, in rooms where volume is the problem. For loud stages you'll want the cut and definition of standard sticks.
04Is this one stick or two?
Confirm quantity at checkout. Quiet sticks are sometimes listed individually, so verify before assuming you're getting a pair.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
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- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
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- Prop65
- WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP), which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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