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Pro Rock Wood ／ American Hickory
The Vater VHPRW is a hickory drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Pro Rock Wood. It is .555″ (14.1 mm) in diameter and 16.260″ (413 mm) long. It has a wood oval tip. Vater lists 11 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .555″ (14.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.260″ (413 mm) |
| Wood / material | Hickory |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈47g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | American Hickory |
| Signature model | — |
| Genre tags | Rock |
| Model number (SKU) | VHPRW |
| Brand | Vater |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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.
Tags models presented for rock. Mostly thicker sticks with a clear attack that make volume easy to find.