Pro-Mark Freer - 50/50 Soft/Hard Timpani Mallets

The Elgar Enigma Variations Core mallet (Enigma Core) is specially designed to satisfy several requested effects by conductors as well as the sound of snare drum sticks requested in the part. Using two English coins to roll on the timpani, or placing coins on the head while rolling are two frequently requested techniques requested by conductors aside from using snare drum sticks as requested in the part by the composer. The DS1-Enigma Core is constructed of a thin steel washer (don’t worry, it won’t hurt your heads at these volumes) stacked with felt washers on top and bottom and felt on the other side. You can play either a very closed roll or very open roll with the metal side to simulate the coin effects, and then simply rotate the mallets in the hand to play on the felt side. Also a very useful stick for multiple percussion applications.

Head Size: 2”
Mallet Length: 13 1/2”
Weight (oz.): 2
Weight (g): 56