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What drumsticks does Carl Palmer use?
The drumsticks Carl Palmer plays
- VaterVHPALMER50W⌀.579″×15.984″Signature
Carl Palmer plays the Vater VHPALMER50W (⌀.579″×15.984″, hickory).
The sticks, spec by spec
Drawn to scale, with the figures each maker publishes.
Vater
Signature
Vater VHPALMER50W Carl Palmer Limited Edition Model
Their own signature model (Vater)
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Teardrop |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Weight | ≈50g est. |
Where this comes from
- Listed on Vater's own signature-model product page (retrieved 2026-08-25)Source page ↗
All of it is what the maker's own site says. Endorsements and stick choices change, so this is not a guarantee that the drummer plays this model today.
Profile
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| Listed by | Vater |
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Reference: Vater VHPALMER50W Carl Palmer Limited Edition Model
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