Vater Abe Cunningham Cool Breeze Signature Sticks

The Vater Abe Cunningham Cool Breeze Signature Sticks sit right in that sweet spot a lot of drummers are chasing — where a 5B feels a bit too light, but a 2B or Rock stick starts to feel like overkill. This is the in-between that actually works.

Designed with Abe Cunningham’s playing style in mind, these sticks bring a really considered balance of power, control, and flow. You’ve got a slightly enlarged diameter, a heavier taper, and a touch of extra length, which all combine to give you more weight and forward momentum without sacrificing rebound. They’ve got presence when you lay into them, but they don’t feel sluggish or oversized.

That extra length adds a bit more reach and leverage, while the taper keeps things feeling responsive. It’s a great combination for drummers who move between solid groove playing and more intricate, expressive work — exactly the kind of dynamic range Abe is known for.

Up top, the medium acorn tip delivers a really nice balance tonally — warm, full cymbal tones with enough articulation to keep definition across the kit. It’s versatile, whether you’re playing heavier backbeats or more detailed patterns.

There’s a reason these get the nod from both players and press — they manage to feel powerful without being clumsy, and controlled without being restrictive. As Modern Drummer put it, there’s a real mix of power and grace here, which sums them up nicely.

At Musicmaker, this is the stick we’d point to when someone says: “I want something with a bit more weight — but I still need it to move.”

Features

• Vater Abe Cunningham “Cool Breeze” signature drumsticks

• Ideal balance between 5B and 2B/Rock sizes

• Slightly increased diameter for added power and durability

• Longer length for improved reach and leverage

• Heavier taper for forward throw and controlled rebound

• Medium acorn wood tip for warm, articulate cymbal response

• Suitable for heavy hitting and controlled groove playing

• Excellent balance of power, finesse and responsiveness

• Designed in collaboration with Abe Cunningham (Deftones)