These six models reflect Vic's fifty years of experience as Solo Timpanist with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Each mallet is turned from a single piece of rock maple, which eliminates a core that could rattle and the need for a screw-on washer to secure the head. Coupled with round seamless heads, they produce bigger and brighter sounds. T1 General Mallets are for all-around playing. They produce rich sound and are capable of rhythmic clarity. Head: 1 1/2 Length: 14 1/2