A special variety of hand-selected northern maple is the secret ingredient in Vater's Sugar Maple line of drumsticks. These sticks provide a sweet cymbal sound and a lighter touch than traditional hickory. Whatever size you reach for, they'll give you an edge for light, fast playing especially in low-volume situations. Vater Sugar Maple 5Bs sport beefy necks to add power and durability to your playing, along with broad acorn tips that contribute to colorful drum and cymbal tones.