Detail 01
Beater, not a drumstick
Weighted head is meant for large low drums. It moves and hits differently than a paired stick.
Product detailSKU #1274115063727
MEINLSamba Beater
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Beater for samba and surdo playing. A percussion accessory, not an instrument. For players who need a mallet built for low, loud drums.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba and street percussion players striking surdo or large drums
- Marching and batucada sections needing a durable stick
- Replacing a worn or broken beater in an existing setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone expecting a drum, bell or playable instrument
- Delicate drumheads that need a soft-touch mallet
- Standard kit work where drumsticks are the right tool
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
Samba specific
Built for the overhand, one-hand surdo grip used in samba, not for matched-grip kit playing.
Detail 03
Sold as a single beater
Samba drums are typically struck with one beater while the other hand mutes the head.
Detail 04
Accessory item
Nothing to tune, mount or assemble. It is a wear part you replace as it breaks down.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm whether you need one beater or a matched pair for your part
- 02No drum, strap or mount is included
- 03Beaters wear out with hard playing; treat as a consumable
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one beater or a pair?
This listing is for a samba beater. Check the quantity at checkout if your part calls for two, since samba surdo playing usually uses one beater and one muting hand.
02Can I use it on a regular drum kit?
You can, but it is not designed for it. The weight and grip suit large hand-held drums, not fast kit patterns.
03Will it damage my drumhead?
It is built for the thicker heads used on samba drums. On thin kit or concert heads, a heavy beater can dent or mark them.
04What drums is this meant for?
Surdo and similar large samba drums played in street and batucada settings, where you need mass behind each stroke.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Multi-Colored
