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Soft head
Slow attack, so the cymbal blooms into a wash instead of cracking. This is what makes a roll sound seamless.
Product detailSKU #1274228076649
Innovative PercussionSoft Suspended Cymbal Mallets
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Soft mallets for suspended cymbal rolls. For a concert percussionist or student who needs smooth swells rather than a defined attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestral suspended cymbal rolls and swells
- Building a crescendo under a wind or string phrase
- A percussion student stocking a first concert mallet bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marching or outdoor use where volume and attack matter
- Drum set crash work — these won't produce a clean accent
- Players wanting one mallet to cover keyboard and cymbal duties
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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Made for suspended cymbal
The head is weighted to excite a thin cymbal evenly, not to drive a bar or a drum head.
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Matched pair use
A sustained roll needs two mallets alternating; one alone can only produce single strokes.
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Innovative Percussion build
Concert-line construction, so shaft weight and head density match between mallets in a pair.
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Mid-tier price
Above student throwaway mallets, below specialized artist models — a bag staple rather than a one-piece purchase.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the quantity you're ordering — a roll requires two mallets.
- 02No mallet bag or pouch is included.
- 03Soft heads compress and fray over time; loud playing shortens their life.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a gong or tam-tam?
A large tam-tam needs a heavier beater to speak properly. These are sized for cymbal, so a big gong will sound thin and underdriven.
02Will these work on marimba or vibes?
Not intended for it. Cymbal mallets are built for a cymbal's response, and a soft head on bars gives a dull, indistinct note.
03Why not just use drum sticks for a cymbal roll?
Sticks give a hard attack you can hear as individual hits. Soft mallets blend the strokes together so the roll sounds like a single swell.
04Are these too soft for a loud crescendo?
No. A soft head still reaches full volume in a roll — it just gets there without an audible attack on each stroke.
