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Fusion™ Nylon ／ American Hickory
The Vater VHFN is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Fusion™ Nylon. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon ball tip.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈50g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VHFN |
| 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 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.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.