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TS2N "SUMO" Tenor Stick ／ Multi Tenor Mallets
The Vater MV-TS2N is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Vater as the TS2N "SUMO" Tenor Stick. It is .681″ (17.3 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon ball tip.
| Diameter | .681″ (17.3 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈69g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | Multi Tenor Mallets |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | MV-TS2N |
| Brand | Vater |
The default choice, and for good reason: enough weight and give to soak up shock, so less buzz reaches your hands, plus it holds up well. Start here if you're not sure.
A ball tip with a small contact patch. The striking surface is the same at any angle, so the tone stays consistent and ride patterns come out bright and clearly defined.
A family-run maker in Holbrook, Massachusetts. It traces back to a Boston drum shop and launched as its own brand in 1991. Notable for how deep the model range runs.
For marching bands. Built thick, long and heavy for outdoor volume, which usually makes them far too much stick for a drum set.