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15-inch shafts, approximately 7/16 inch diameter
These shafts are shorter and thinner than Grover’s Artist’s Choice bamboo mallets.
Product detailSKU #1349191101520
Grover ProJohn Tafoya Signature Articulate General Timpani Mallet with Bamboo Shaft (Pair)
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Designed as a general timpani pair, these John Tafoya Signature mallets combine bamboo shafts with hand-sewn wool felt heads over radial wood cores. The shafts are hand-paired for weight, color, and feel, helping preserve balance within the pair. Their inverted felt layering is made for added clarity through a wide dynamic range, while the amino flat finish offers an easier grip and protection for the bamboo.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Timpani parts that need extra clarity across a wide dynamic range.
- Players seeking a hand-paired bamboo-shaft mallet pair with balanced weight, color, and feel.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Hand-paired shafts
Weight, color, and feel are matched within the pair for balance.
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Wool felt on radial wood cores
The head construction balances sonic attack and body.
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Inverted felt layering
It is designed to produce added clarity across a wide dynamic spectrum.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these sold as a pair?
Yes, they are sold as a pair.
02What are the shaft dimensions?
The bamboo shafts are 15 inches long and approximately 7/16 inch in diameter.
03How are the mallets matched?
The shafts are hand-paired by weight, color, and feel.
