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Vater Splashstick Drum Rods – Heavy

Original price was: £30.29.Current price is: £27.26.

Vater Splashstick Drum Rods – Heavy are engineered for drummers seeking maximum projection while still maintaining the tonal nuance of multi-rod sticks. Crafted using hand-selected birch dowels, these rods offer a beefier design with added weight, durability, and a strong, punchy โ€œcrack.โ€ An extended rubber grip leaves around 4 inches of exposed dowels for excellent control and rimshot performance.

Key Features:

โ€ข Material: Hand-selected birch dowels for warm tone and solid articulation
โ€ข Heavy profile offers more mass and projection than standard Splashsticks
โ€ข Extended rubber grip with exposed dowels for stick-like feel and rimshot durability
โ€ข Designed for drummers who need power and volume without resorting to standard sticks

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 09/09/2025
SKU: VSPSH

Description

The Vater Splashstick Drum Rods – Heavy strike a balance between power and control. With their thicker dowels and added mass, they deliver a commanding attack and stronger projection while still keeping overall volume below that of traditional sticks. This makes them a perfect choice for louder acoustic sessions, rehearsals, and high-energy performances.

Sound & Feel:

โ€ข Full and Punchy – Thicker design delivers stronger attack with added weight
โ€ข Warm and Textured – Birch dowels retain natural acoustic character
โ€ข Confident Handling – Extra mass improves presence without losing control

Built to Last:

โ€ข Durable birch dowels resist wear and high-impact playing
โ€ข Reinforced rubber grip ensures comfort and control
โ€ข Crafted with Vaterโ€™s trusted quality for long-term reliability

Ideal For:

โ€ข Louder acoustic gigs and rehearsals
โ€ข Rock-driven performances requiring more projection
โ€ข Drummers who want stick-like attack with reduced volume
โ€ข Musicians looking for a durable, high-impact rod option

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

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