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MV11 Marching Snare and Tenor Stick ／ Marching Sticks
The Vater MV11 is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Vater as the MV11 Marching Snare and Tenor Stick. It is .634″ (16.1 mm) in diameter and 16.496″ (419 mm) long. It has a wood ball tip. Vater lists 3 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .634″ (16.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.496″ (419 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈62g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | Marching Sticks |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | MV11 |
| Brand | Vater |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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.
Tags models presented for marching. Thick, long and heavy is the norm, since they have to carry outdoors.