Vater Sizzle Stick

If you're a percussionist who needs to move effortlessly between powerful stick work and softer mallet textures, the Vater Sizzle Stick is the kind of hybrid tool that earns a permanent place in your stick bag. Designed for seamless versatility, this dual-ended stick gives you the best of both worlds: a classic wood tip on one end and a hard felt mallet head on the other.

Crafted from lightweight maple, the Sizzle Stick delivers warm, resonant tones with a responsive feel. The maple construction helps reduce hand fatigue during longer performances while offering excellent articulation, especially for cymbal work and expressive snare playing. At 16.5 inches in length, it provides added reach and control, with a grip diameter of 0.680 inches that feels solid and secure in the hand.

The real magic lies in its flexibility. With a quick flip of the wrist, you can switch from stick to mallet—ideal for percussionists navigating dynamic musical passages, orchestral transitions, or cinematic swells. Whether you're playing drum set, concert percussion, or hybrid set-ups, the Sizzle Stick delivers a fluid, musical response across the full dynamic range.

This isn’t just a gimmick—it’s a smart, gig-ready solution for players who need to do more without changing tools mid-performance. Subtle, smart, and seriously useful.

Features

• Hybrid Design – One end features a traditional wood tip; the other a hard felt mallet head for dynamic flexibility.

• Lightweight Maple – Reduces fatigue and offers a warm, controlled tone with natural rebound.

• Length – 16.5" (41.91cm) for extended reach and better control across large kits or orchestral setups.

• Grip Diameter – 0.680" (1.73cm), offering a firm and comfortable hold for confident playing.

• Fast Transitions – Instantly switch between stick and mallet techniques without swapping gear.

• Versatile Application – Ideal for drum set, concert percussion, timpani, cymbals, and more.

• Musical Flexibility – Perfect for theatre, classical, worship, or cinematic playing where touch and tone shift often.