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Sugar Maple Classics 5A ／ Sugar Maple
The Vater VSMC5A is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Sugar Maple Classics 5A. It is .567″ (14.4 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a nylon acorn tip.
| Diameter | .567″ (14.4 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple (Sugar Maple) |
| Tip shape | Acorn |
| Tip material | Nylon |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈41g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Sugar Maple |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VSMC5A |
| 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 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.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.