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Dom Famularo's Pad Stick ／ Players Design
The Vater VMDPS is a drumstick for practice on a drum pad, listed by Vater as the Dom Famularo's Pad Stick. It is .673″ (17.1 mm) in diameter and 16.496″ (419 mm) long. It has a ball tip. It is the signature model of drummer Dom Famularo.
| Diameter | .673″ (17.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 16.496″ (419 mm) |
| Wood / material | — |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | — |
| Category | Practice |
| Series | Players Design |
| Signature model | Dom Famularo signature |
| Model number (SKU) | VMDPS |
| Brand | Vater |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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.
Practice sticks. Covers both the heavy models for building strength and stamina on a pad, and the light, short ones for beginners and kids.