Extended Jazz Sticks for Great Cymbal Sounds The Vater Classic 8Ds are well balanced and offer excellent rebound. They're perfect for the modern jazz drummer. They feature the grip of a 7A with a longer taper for added control. These sticks have a wooden acorn tip for cymbal clarity and resonant tom tones. Grab a pair for your next jazz gig and feel the difference from these Vater Classics. The company began when Adams was hand-turning custom drumsticks for some of the best drummers of the time. In 1991, Jack's grandsons Ron and Alan Vater moved the operation to Holbrook, MA and officially launched the Vater brand. The company's legendary drumsticks continue to be made in the USA.