Detail 01
Gradual diameter increase
The stick grows from 0.580 in at the grip to 0.620 in toward the middle, then tapers to the acorn tip.
Product detailSKU #1500000003050
VaterMike Mangini Wicked Piston Drum Sticks
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An American hickory stick with a gradual, front-weighted profile, extra length, and acorn tip for a solid, consistent throw and fat rimshot crack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking slightly added front weight
- Players who want to adjust front-weight implementation by moving the fulcrum point
- Players looking for a fat-sounding rimshot crack
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not want a front-weighted taper
- Players who do not want an extra-length stick
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Slightly added front weight
Designed for a solid, consistent throw and transient sound.
Detail 03
Extra length
Lets you adjust front-weight implementation by moving your fulcrum point up or down the stick.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The diameter starts at 0.580 in in the grip and increases to 0.620 in toward the middle before tapering to the tip.
- 02Its extra length lets you change the amount of front weight in use by moving your fulcrum point.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What wood are the Wicked Piston sticks made from?
American hickory.
02What are the stick diameters?
They start at 0.580 in (1.47 cm) in the grip and reach 0.620 in (1.57 cm) toward the middle.
03What tip do these sticks use?
An acorn tip.
04What is the purpose of the profile?
It adds slight front weight for a solid, consistent throw and transient sound, and contributes to a fat rimshot crack.
Reference
Full specifications
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