Similar to a 2B in grip, The Assault has a beefy shoulder and quick taper to a rounded barrel shaped tip. A great solid-feeling stick for when volume and projection are needed. 

• Length: 16 3/8" (41.59cm)
• Thickness: 0.625" (1.59cm) 
• Material: American Hickory
• Tip: Wood barrel Tip

American Hickory is the most popular wood choice for drumsticks due to its shock absorption and durability and Vater uses the two best Hickory species, which are Shellbark and Shagbark Hickory. Vater's material has to meet very strict quality characteristics to be made into a their drumstick. They only use dowels that have a moisture content specific to "striking" tools (10%-12%), so you get a drumstick with great feel and durability.

Each time a Hickory tree is harvested by any of their suppliers, another one is planted. New trees are also produced from the Hickory nuts that naturally fall from the trees.