Launched in 1993 to answer the demand of some American jazz musicians (a JAVA with even more wood).

The V16 has a thicker tip than the traditional Vandoren reeds and a longer
palette.

Sound: more brilliant, more percussive, particularly well adapted to all the new
styles of music.

V16 reeds have a medium-thick heart (more than JAVA but less than
Traditionals), with a profile designed for producing a strong attack with
a deep, rich sound.