Best Textured Drum Mallets in 2026

Shira Kashi Oak handle for added weight without increased diameter

Soft felt head for use on timpani, concert toms and suspended cymbal

Ideal mallet for cymbal swells

<p>ProMark M321M traditional marching bass beaters feature durable German Felt heads that provide a deep fundamental tone. The M321M provides balanced articulation. The aluminum handle provides maximum durability. </p><p>The Traditional Marching series mallets are designed for bass drum and tom/tenor use in more classic marching environments. </p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

Solid felt heads epoxied to lightweight, black satin aluminum shafts feature soft, non-slip grips

Length: 14-1/8” Head Size: 2" felt

<p>ProMark M322L traditional marching bass beaters feature durable German Felt heads that provide a deep fundamental tone. The M322L provides maximum tone and punch. The aluminum handle provides maximum durability. </p><p>The Traditional Marching series mallets are designed for bass drum and tom/tenor use in more classic marching environments. </p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

Solid felt heads epoxied to lightweight, black satin aluminum shafts feature soft, non-slip grips

Length: 14 1/8” Head Size: 2 1/2" felt

<p>ProMark M320S traditional marching bass beaters feature durable German Felt heads that provide a deep fundamental tone. The M320S provides maximum articulation. The aluminum handle provides maximum durability. </p><p>The Traditional Marching series mallets are designed for bass drum and tom/tenor use in more classic marching environments. </p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

Solid felt heads epoxied to lightweight, black satin aluminum shafts feature soft, non-slip grips

Length: 14” Head Size: 2" felt

<p>ProMark M330T traditional marching tom mallets feature a 1 5/16" felt head. The M330T provides balanced articulation and tone. The aluminum handle provides maximum durability. </p><p>The Traditional Marching series mallets are designed for bass drum and tom/tenor use in more classic marching environments. </p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

The M330T mallet is a high quality, affordable marching mallet, perfect for a limited budget

Length: 14-3/8" Head Size: 1 5/16" felt

The FPY30 allows for soft, full tone on xylophone and is wrapped with long-lasting four-ply synthetic and wool-blend yarn.

Length: 14 1/2" Head Size: 1.2 x 1.38"

Discovery Series mallets exhibit exceptional quality and unequaled durability with fiberglass handles fitted with rubber grips that won't come off

White powder-coated aluminum handle

Textured rubber grip

The ATA1 has a nylon "cookie" tip for greater articulation

<p>ProMark PSMB1 marching bass drum beaters feature balanced hickory handles with a taper underneath the 1 3/8" felt head. The OBD1 is best suited for 16-18" drums. </p><p>The Performer Series Bass Drum mallets are a practical choice for any bass line from beginners to competitive drum corps and college players. </p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

The Performer Series Bass Drum Mallets are made with select grade American Hickory handles, and a special extra-dense felt head

1 3/8” head

<p>ProMark JH4 timpani mallets feature German felt parachute-style covering for the highest quality of sound. Japanese oak provides added weight without a larger diameter, which yields enhanced projection. The JH4 is a general-purpose mallet with balanced tone and articulation, making it an excellent default mallet. </p><p>The Jonathan Haas series of timpani mallets are hand crafted at the highest level of quality and workmanship with the finest German felt and Japanese oak.</p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

Designed by Jonathan Haas

The JH4 timpani mallet has the weight to play loud, the softness to play soft, and the balance needed to control speed and accuracy of the mallets.

<p>ProMark JH3 timpani mallets feature German felt parachute-style covering for the highest quality of sound. Japanese oak provides added weight without a larger diameter, which yields enhanced projection. The JH3 is the hardest of all the white felt mallets. It produces a warm and resonant tone but, because of its small head, can be used for passages that need to be well-defined. </p><p>The Jonathan Haas series of timpani mallets are hand crafted at the highest level of quality and workmanship with the finest German felt and Japanese oak.</p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

Designed by Jonathan Haas

The JH3 timpani mallet is the hardest of all the white felt mallets, producing a warm and resonant tone but, because of its small head, can be used for passages that need to be defined.

JONATHAN HAAS: Designed by Jonathan Haas, world famous timpanist and percussionist.

SPECS: Made with Mushroom Shaped Felt Head and Japanese Oak.

MUSHROOM SHAPED HEAD: The mushroom shaped head is designed to help minimize the "dings" in the timpani heads.

<p>ProMark JH1 timpani mallets feature German felt parachute-style covering for the highest quality of sound. Japanese oak provides added weight without a larger diameter, which yields enhanced projection. The JH1 provides ultra staccato articulation. </p><p>The Jonathan Haas series of timpani mallets are hand crafted at the highest level of quality and workmanship with the finest German felt and Japanese oak.</p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

Designed by Jonathan Haas

Excellent for performing early classical compositions

Fantastic general timpani mallet. Versatile for most performance demands, a great "all around" timpani mallet

Maple handle for a forward-balanced mallet

The heads are all wrapped with professional quality felt

The softest of the PST collection, ideal for the softest timpani parts or soft rolls

Maple handle for a forward-balanced mallet

The heads are all wrapped with professional quality felt

Optimal marimba range: A2 - F5

1 3/8" Round Core wrapped in yarn

Length: 16 3/4""

<p>ProMark EG1 keyboard mallets are cotton-cord wrapped for pronounced attack and articulation. The EG1 has a softer articulation for increased tonal response, which is well suited for legato chordal passages. Each mallet features an unfinished birch handle for increased comfort and a slip-resistant feel. </p><p>The Dame Evelyn Glennie series, designed by Grammy Award-winning, internationally respected solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, O.B.E., is to be used on both marimba or vibraphone. The graduated set features soft, medium and hard mallets.</p><p>For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D'Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark – Make Your Mark. <p>

A soft, cord-wrapped mallet, best suited for the middle range of the instrument

Length: 15 5/8" Head Size: 1.35"

The JW2 has great articulation and response in the low-range of 4.3 octave marimbas or those keyboards with "dry" bars

Length: 17" Head Size: 1.70 x 1.88"

The JW2 features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a lacquered birch shaft for a smooth finish with maximum strength

The JW3 will cover the marimba from end to end, but have a particularly smooth, rich sound in the middle of the instrument.

Length: 17" Head Size: 1.52 x 1.80"

The JW3 features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a lacquered birch shaft for a smooth finish with maximum strength

The JW5 is the hardest marimba mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. Use this light and easily maneuverable mallet in the high register for quick, articulate or colorful passages

Length: 17" Head Size: 1.4 x 1.70"

The JW5R features a hard synthetic core wrapped tightly with an extra durable polyester cord on a lacquered birch shaft for a smooth finish with maximum strength

The JW4 speaks well in the mid to high range of the marimba, yet retains the warm, rich sound of this series of mallets

Length: 17" Head Size: 1.4 x 1.70"

The JW4 features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a lacquered birch shaft for a smooth finish with maximum strength

The Performer Series Bass Drum Mallets are made with select grade American Hickory handles, and a special extra-dense felt head

1 3/4" head

The PSMB3S is best suited for 24" - 26" bass drums

The Performer Series Bass Drum Mallets are made with select grade American Hickory handles, and a special extra-dense felt head

1 3/8" head

The PSMB1S is best suited for 16" - 18" bass drums

DV4 mallets are a perfect choice for a crisp and clear attack in the high register during articulate or colorful passages

Length: 16 3/4" Head Size: 1.48 x 1.77"

Designed for use on synthetic marimbas as well as rosewood

DV2 mallets are a great low to mid range keyboard mallets

Length: 16 5/8" Head Size: 1.6 x 1.80"

Designed for use on synthetic marimbas as well as rosewood

This gong mallet features a sculpted hickory handle with a leather wrist strap, ideal for achieving a full gong sound

Length: 15" Diameter: 4.000"

Well balanced maple handle

The JW1 is a great choice for a low-range marimba mallet in a graduated set OR for an individual ensemble player

Length: 16 5/8" Head Size: 1.9 x 2.15"

The JW1 features a rubber-like synthetic core wrapped tightly with durable synthetic yarn on a lacquered birch shaft for a smooth finish with maximum strength