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MV9 Hybrid Marching Snare and Tenor Stick ／ Marching Sticks
The Vater MV9 is a hickory drumstick for marching percussion, listed by Vater as the MV9 Hybrid Marching Snare and Tenor Stick. It is .709″ (18.0 mm) in diameter and 15.630″ (397 mm) long.
| Diameter | .709″ (18.0 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.630″ (397 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | — |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈73g est. |
| Category | Marching |
| Series | Marching Sticks |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Marching |
| Model number (SKU) | MV9 |
| 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 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.