Detail 01
Felt head
Absorbs the initial click and lets the drum's fundamental through. You hear the note, not the impact.
Product detailSKU #1274115063652
MEINLSamba Beater With Felt Beater 2 in. Beater
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A 2-inch felt beater for samba and surdo playing. Softer attack than a wood mallet, with a low thump instead of a click.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Surdo and samba parts needing weight without stick noise
- Percussionists doubling on large low drums in a bateria
- Anyone whose wood beater sounds too clacky on a big head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting sharp, articulate rim and stick attack
- Fast intricate patterns; felt is slower off the head
- Use on cymbals or hard surfaces, which wears the felt fast
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.
Detail 02
2-inch beater
Spreads the strike over a wider spot on the head, favoring low end over attack.
Detail 03
Single beater
Sold as one. Traditional samba surdo technique uses one beater with the other hand muting the head.
Detail 04
Natural finish handle
Bare wood grip. It gets tacky with sweat, which helps hold, but it can also raise splinters over time.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01This is one beater, not a pair. Buy two if your part needs both hands.
- 02Felt compresses with use. Rotate the strike face to even out the wear.
- 03Keep it off cymbals and rims; hard edges tear the felt.
- 04Check the shaft length against your reach before committing to a strap-carried drum.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this for surdo?
Yes. It's the standard tool for samba surdo and other large low drums where you want depth rather than attack.
02Felt or wood beater?
Felt gives a rounder, lower thump. Wood gives a hard click and more definition. Most surdo players start with felt.
03Does it come as a pair?
Treat it as a single beater. Order two if you play a part that needs one in each hand.
04How long does the felt last?
It depends on how hard you hit and what you hit. Striking near the center of a drum head is far gentler than hitting rims.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Natural
