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Extended Play™ Series Los Angeles 5A Nylon ／ Extended Play Series
The Vater VEP5AN is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Extended Play™ Series Los Angeles 5A Nylon. It is .571″ (14.5 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon oval tip.
| Diameter | .571″ (14.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈49g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Extended Play Series |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VEP5AN |
| 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 little more contact area than a teardrop. Cymbal definition stays in check and the sound is fuller and more blended. Easy to live with, and the most common shape here.
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.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.