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Chad Smith's Funk Blaster ／ Players Design
The Vater VHCHADW is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Chad Smith's Funk Blaster. It is .606″ (15.4 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood acorn tip. It is the signature model of drummer Chad Smith.
| Diameter | .606″ (15.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈55g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Players Design |
| Signature model | Chad Smith signature |
| Genre tags | Funk |
| Model number (SKU) | VHCHADW |
| Brand | Vater |
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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 near-round nose on a fuller body. You keep the clear articulation of a ball tip but gain some width and volume in the sound.
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.
Tags models presented for funk. Aimed at tight ghost notes and a backbeat with snap.