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Surdo-specific mallet
Sized and weighted for a large low samba drum, not a general-purpose beater.
Product detailSKU #1274034489406
PearlSurdo Mallet
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single beater for a surdo. Buy it if you play or teach samba percussion and need a replacement or spare mallet.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Samba batucada players driving the low end
- School and community drum lines needing spare mallets
- Anyone replacing a worn or lost surdo beater
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set players — this is not a stick
- Timpani, mallet percussion, or concert bass drum work
- Anyone who needs the surdo itself
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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Single mallet
Surdo is played one-handed with a mallet, so one is the normal playing complement.
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Natural finish
Unpainted, so wear and handling marks show over time rather than chipping paint.
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Under $35
Priced as a consumable. Beaters take abuse and get replaced, so stock a spare.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold on its own — no drum, strap, or carrier included
- 02Check your current beater's weight; a heavier head hits deeper
- 03Buy two if you gig, beaters go missing at rehearsals
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this one mallet or a pair?
One. Surdo technique uses a single mallet in the dominant hand while the other hand mutes the head.
02Can I use it on a bass drum?
It is designed for surdo. On a concert or drum set bass drum, use a beater made for that pedal or instrument.
03Will it fit any surdo?
Mallets are not attached to the drum, so it works with any surdo. Feel and volume depend on drum size.
04Does it come with the drum?
No. This is the mallet only.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
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