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Mike Mangini Wicked Piston ／ Players Design
The Vater VHMMWP is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Mike Mangini Wicked Piston. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 16.732″ (425 mm) long. It has a wood acorn tip. It is the signature model of drummer Mike Mangini.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.732″ (425 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈53g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Players Design |
| Signature model | Mike Mangini signature |
| Model number (SKU) | VHMMWP |
| 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.
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