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Classics 5A Nylon ／ American Hickory
The Vater VHC5AN is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Classics 5A Nylon. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon teardrop tip.
| Diameter | .567″ (14.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Teardrop |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈48g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VHC5AN |
| 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.
Halfway between a ball and a flat face. The tone shifts with your angle of attack, and on cymbals it balances definition against body. A genuine all-rounder.
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.