Head Type: Sewn Felt, HardHead Diameter: 32mmShaft Length: 335mmShaft Diameter: 10mmSpecifically designed for maximum tonal response ²Symphonic´ timpani mallets are made in five varying grades from staccato woodball, through medium solid felt to seamless sack-type. The latter having cork inner cores oversewn with fine gradations of piano felt. The parallel handles are of selected turned maple finished with hard lacquer.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.