Detail 01
Mallets, not sticks
A soft head pulls a wash out of a cymbal gradually instead of a crack, which is what makes a roll build smoothly.
Product detailSKU #1273887990017
ZildjianCymbal Mallets Black
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Black cymbal mallets from Zildjian for rolls and swells on suspended cymbals and gongs, where a stick would just give you an attack.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert percussionists playing sustained cymbal rolls
- Drummers building swells into film or ambient work
- Orchestral players needing a controlled crescendo on a suspended cymbal
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone wanting a defined stick attack or ride pattern
- Timpani or keyboard percussion, which need their own mallet types
- Players who only need one general-purpose implement
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
Sold as a pair
You need both hands to roll a cymbal. A single mallet cannot sustain a swell.
Detail 03
Black finish
Cosmetic. Dark heads stay looking clean longer than light felt, which shows every mark from cymbal grime.
Detail 04
$54.99
Above the entry stick range because mallet heads are wound and shaped, not just turned wood.
Detail 05
Cymbal-specific design
Head weight and hardness are matched to cymbal metal, so they draw sustain rather than muffling it like a soft timpani mallet would.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mallets only — no cymbal, stand, or bag included
- 02You need a suspended cymbal on a stand; hand cymbals will not work
- 03Heads wear and compress over time with heavy use
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a drum set?
Yes, on a suspended crash or ride for swells and builds. They will not give you a usable stick attack for grooves.
02Do these work on gongs?
For smaller gongs and tam-tams, yes. Large tam-tams generally want a heavier dedicated mallet.
03Are these the same as timpani mallets?
No. These are matched to cymbal metal. Timpani mallets are built for drumhead response and give a different result on a cymbal.
04How many are included?
A pair. Rolling a cymbal requires alternating hands, so mallets are sold two at a time.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsPlayability
- Neck Shape
- D
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
