Lighter Touch: The Vater Sugar Maple 5B

Experience the classic 5B design with a completely different feel.

The Vater Sugar Maple 5B takes the popular, powerful profile of a 5B and crafts it from Sugar Maple, a wood that is significantly lighter than hickory.

This results in a stick that is fast, responsive, and easy to control, making it perfect for lower-volume situations or for drummers who prefer a lighter stick without sacrificing the comfortable grip of a 5B.

The maple construction also produces a brighter tonality on drums and cymbals. For a nuanced approach to a powerful size, the Sugar Maple 5B is an exceptional choice.

• 100% North American Sugar Maple: Crafted from premium Sugar Maple, which is lighter and more flexible than hickory, providing a fast, responsive feel.

• Bright, Sweet Tone: Maple produces a brighter, sweeter sound on cymbals and a lighter touch on drums compared to the dark, warm tones of hickory.

• Classic 5B Profile: Offers the comfortable grip and substantial feel of a standard 5B, but with less weight for reduced fatigue.

• Computer Matched: Every pair of Vater sticks is computer-matched for weight and pitch, ensuring a perfectly balanced and consistent pair.

• Ideal for Lower Volumes: The perfect choice for acoustic gigs, worship services, or any setting where you need the feel of a 5B without the volume of a hickory stick.