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Sugar Maple Los Angeles 5A Nylon ／ Sugar Maple
The Vater VSM5AN is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Sugar Maple Los Angeles 5A Nylon. It is .571″ (14.5 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon oval tip.
| Diameter | .571″ (14.5 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Oval |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈42g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Sugar Maple |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VSM5AN |
| Brand | Vater |
The lightest of the big three woods. A thick maple stick still feels light, which suits fast, intricate playing and quiet gigs. The trade-off is that it wears out sooner.
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.