The lengths of mallets we offer are the most commonly requested lengths from MalletMan. If you prefer a different length or any other specific customization, please visit MalletMan.biz. MalletMan is always happy to create custom mallets to suit your performance needs.

Shafts

Aluminum: Aluminum mallets offer a durable, lightweight solution that provides an even tone across the range of the drum. Aluminum mallets may be painted in a variety of colors to suit a band's needs.

Wood: These classic wooden mallets are made from select heartwood, which yields a consistent weight and density and is free from knots and blemishes. Wooden mallets are heavier and provide a punchier attack. The density of a wood shaft provides for a more even weight distribution across the length of the stick.

Carbon Fiber: These cutting edge mallets are made from composite materials to be lighter than aluminum, but more durable than bamboo. Guitar, Cello, Tenor Bass and Bass mallets available by request.

Rattan: These lightweight wooden sticks are lighter and less expensive than classic wood. Cello/Guitar, Tenor Bass and Bass mallets are not available in Rattan.

Bamboo: These natural mallets made from high quality, hand selected bamboo are the lightest sticks available.

Tips

Soft: Softer mallet tips generally yield a warm, round sound emphasizing the fundamental of the note with very little attack sound. Soft tips are ideal for a dark, blended sound and recommended for a general purpose tip.

Rigid: Harder tips place more emphasis on the upper partials of the note and give a punchier, more percussive sound. Rigid tips are recommended for helping a drum "cut through" the ensemble with a brighter, more pronounced sound.

Full: Full tips are heavier than shaved tips. Talk to your tuner about what bass tips are most appropriate for your drum.
Shaved: Shaved tips are lighter than full tips. Talk to your tuner about what bass tips are most appropriate for your drum.