Head Type: Sewn Felt, SoftHead Diameter: 41mmShaft Length: 350mmShaft Diameter: 10mmDesigned for the professional these carefully hand-crafted mallets have handles of strong tonkin cane with diameters from 10mm-13mm. The large cork heads are over-sewn with the finest soft felt to produce the ultimate in tonal satisfaction. Available in staccato, hard, medium and soft.Chalklin mallets (established 1971) are the result of intensive research and development and have evolved from meetings and discussions with the foremost players and teachers both at home and abroad, listening to and realising their individual ideas and practical requirements. Utilising the finest materials carefully hand-crafted by highly-skilled artisans these fine quality, time-tested products are approved and distributed across the globe by leading international wholesalers / retailers. Appreciated and endorsed by amateurs and professionals alike Chalklin presents a mallet for every percussionist´s need.In developing his extensive range of percussion mallets Paul Chalklin has drawn on his wide experience as teacher, orchestral/session musician and technician and is motivated by the belief that percussion products of quality enough to satisfy the exacting demands of professional musicians can be produced at realistic prices. The materials used and the craftsmanship employed keep these aims constantly in mind.