Vater VEPP5AN Extended Play Series Power 5A Nylon Tip Drum Stick

• The Vater Extended Play Series are made in the USA from american hickory which offer the optimal balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick but with advanced durability and resistance to rimshot fatigue and breakage
• The Vater Extended Play Power 5A shares its dimensions with the popular nylon tipped Power 5A, with a specially formulated durable finish that protects the nylon tip and shoulder and is fitted with Vater proprietary drumstick Shield to enhance the life of the drumstick
• Wood Type: Hickory | Taper: Short
• Tip: Nylon | Tip Shape: Oval
• Stick Diameter: 0.580" | 1.47cm Stick Length: 16 1/2" | 41.91cm

The Vater Extended Play Series is an extremely durable drumstick that has two distinct features to help address issues of common wear and tear on a players’ drumsticks. The first feature is a pearl-colored, specially formulated durable finish that protects the tip and shoulder area of the stick to slow early chipping and cracking. The second feature is our exclusive 3 inch “ Stick Shield “ located in the rim shot area that is highly impact resistant and 8X stronger than Steel with maximum tensile strength. The grip area of the stick has the same great-feeling finish as found on all Vater Sticks. Extended Play sticks offer the optimal balance and feel of a Vater hickory stick, with advanced durability and resistance to rim shot fatigue and breakage. Patent Pending.