Vater have been making drumsticks since the 1950s, where they innovated, becoming one of the first companies to offer custom sticks. They did this for big names such as Elvin Jones and Buddy Rich. These days, they list Chad Smith and his funk blasters amongst their ‘star studded’ Players Design Range. Vater guarantees their sticks will be straighter, more consistent and of higher quality than all other leading drumstick manufacturers. Vater sticks typically are made with higher moisture content than other drumsticks; this creates a more durable product and results in a slightly heavier stick.