Achieve world-class orchestral articulation, tone, and projection with Vic Firth Timpani Mallets. Designed in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra Principal Timpanist Tim Genis and crafted from premium select hardwoods, these mallets are engineered to satisfy the rigorous dynamic demands of professional symphonic, university, and concert band percussionists.
Featuring pitch-matched pairs and specialized head cores wrapped in high-grade felt, this collection provides precise tonal options tailored for classical repertoire, articulate passages, and rich sustained rolls.
Available Models in this Listing:
American Custom T3 (Ultra Staccato): Turned from solid rock maple with a hard felt head to deliver maximum rhythmic precision, crisp articulation, and defined accents.
Tim Genis GEN1 (Roller): Designed specifically for smooth, seamless rolls with maximum fundamental depth and warm acoustic warmth across the entire drumhead.
Tim Genis GEN2 (Beethoven Soft): Offers a soft, dark attack ideal for classical repertoire requiring warm, atmospheric legato phrasing and quiet entries.
Tim Genis GEN3 (Beethoven Hard): Features a firmer head design built for clear, articulate classical lines, rhythmic accuracy, and focused projection.
Tim Genis GEN5 (Tonal): An essential all-around orchestral mallet providing a perfect balance of clear fundamental tone and articulate attack.
Tim Genis GEN7 (Articulate): Hard core design engineered for fast, complex rhythmic passages, bright attack, and extreme clarity in heavy orchestral textures.
Key Features:
Persimmon & Maple Shafts: Select wooden shafts offer superior density, natural balance, and shock absorption for fatigue-free performance.
Engineered Head Cores: Uniquely shaped inner cores (wood, felt, or synthetic) deliver tailored weight distribution and pitch response.
Factory Weight-Matched: Every pair is computer-matched by weight and tone for identical balance between left and right hands.
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