Vater's "Wire Tap" Brushes feature a unique hard tap surface behind the brush-spread, which helps prevent excessive wear on brushes and drumheads. This feature allows for a more solid sound when striking the drum. Monster Wood VBMW Sweep VBSW Standard Wire Brush VWTS Poly Flex Brush VPFLX Poly Brush VPYB Retractable Wire Brush VWTR Heavy Wire Brush VWTHW Drumstick Brush VWTD Wooden Handle Wire Brush VWTW   Each of Vater's Specialty Sticks were conceived and designed to cover as many different sound and feel variations as possible. These models are perfect for drummers & percussionists who often find themselves having to "tone it down". Little Monster VBLM Splashstick Traditional Jazz VSPSTZ Splashstick Lite VSPSL Splashstick Traditional VSPST Splashstick VSPS Splashstick Heavy VSPSH Acoustick™ VMAS Acoustick Solid™ VASS Whip VWHP Stick Whip VSTKW Wood Handle Whip VWHWP Monster Brush VBM Tai Ko Bachi VHTKBW