The Hickory Shaft multi-tom mallets feature lots of unique designs with unsurpassed balance, making them an essential tool for today's marching percussionist. They are available with heads of either hard synthetic, hard felt, or soft fleece covered felt. This model features a diamond shaped nylon tip that is mounted on a true drumstick profile, giving the player a feel very similar to a traditional drumstick. The diamond shaped nylon bead provides a very bright and articulate sound helping the tenor drum voice balance in any marching ensemble setting. Features include: white hickory · diamond-shaped nylon tip · 16-1/16 inch. length · .698 inch. diameter