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Sugar Maple 8A ／ Sugar Maple
The Vater VSM8AW is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Sugar Maple 8A. It is .555″ (14.1 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a wood barrel tip. Vater lists 3 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .555″ (14.1 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple |
| Tip shape | Barrel |
| Tip material | Wood |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | Regular Lacquer |
| Weight | ≈39g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Sugar Maple |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VSM8AW |
| Brand | Vater |
Drummers the maker itself lists as playing this model. Each name links to their entry in the drummer directory.
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.
Close to a cylinder, with a broad contact area. Cymbals give you thickness ahead of definition, and drums are easy to drive. Common on power-oriented models.
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.