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Sugar Maple Phat Ride ／ Sugar Maple
The Vater VSMPTRW is a maple drumstick for the drum kit, listed by Vater as the Sugar Maple Phat Ride. It is .579″ (14.7 mm) in diameter and 15.984″ (406 mm) long. It has a ball tip. Vater lists 4 drummers playing it.
| Diameter | .579″ (14.7 mm) |
|---|---|
| Length | 15.984″ (406 mm) |
| Wood / material | Maple (Sugar Maple) |
| Tip shape | Ball |
| Tip material | — |
| Taper | — |
| Finish | — |
| Weight | ≈43g est. |
| Category | Drum set |
| Series | Sugar Maple |
| Signature model | — |
| Model number (SKU) | VSMPTRW |
| 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.
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.
Standard drum set sticks. This is the site's default filter, and every familiar model number like 5A or 7A lives here.