This Versatile Line of Timpani Mallets is Tonal in Character and Designed to Create Different Colors and Qualities of Articulation. Persimmon Shafts Provide a Darker Sound. The Balance and Weight of Each Model Make Articulation Effortless. Designed to Produce the Most Immediate Attack While Retaining a Dark Quality of Sound. Wood Core. L = 14 1/4" Head = 1 1/4"