what stick/mallets do you use?

[lossforgain]

If you ever want to sell those, let me know.
Mine got swiped off my desk a couple decades ago when I was a band director.

OP said that almost 10 years ago...

 

[drumtek]

If you ever want to sell those, let me know.
Mine got swiped off my desk a couple decades ago when I was a band director.

I'm sorry to hear that. I actually wouldn't mind finding another set myself

 

[JazzDrumGuy]

Timpani mallets are so much more fragile than yarn and have more contact sound.

I don't remember where I got them but they came with some drums that I bought. They actually look like white square vintage bass drum beaters and are very hard. I've always wondered what kind of mallets jazz drummers use because they always seem frayed and I think they look cool..... so maybe I'm wrong. I have to dig them up and see...

 

[Pat A Flafla]

I don't remember where I got them but they came with some drums that I bought. They actually look like white square vintage bass drum beaters and are very hard. I've always wondered what kind of mallets jazz drummers use because they always seem frayed and I think they look cool..... so maybe I'm wrong. I have to dig them up and see...

Ah... the weathered, vintage wabi-sabi look. I can see the appeal of that.

 

[Pat A Flafla]

OP said that almost 10 years ago...

And I haven't seen a single pair for sale in as much time. See why I asked?

 

[lossforgain]

And I haven't seen a single pair for sale in as much time. See why I asked?

Sure I guess I do. I just assumed if they were his favorite pair and it’s been ten years, there might not be anything left to buy!

 

[Pat A Flafla]

Sure I guess I do. I just assumed if they were his favorite pair and it’s been ten years, there might not be anything left to buy!

It's always worth asking about the rare stuff.

 

[Ludwig59]

I have tried a few combo sticks/mallets over the years and have really liked a pair of Vic Firth Bozzio Phase 2 that I've had in my bag for years. Now I find out they are no longer made, bummer. I find the others less balanced. Any body else find a solution they like?

I just switched to Promark Rebound 7A Long...they are 1/2" longer than regular 7A...I love them...great balance.

 

[JazzDrumGuy]

Timpani mallets are so much more fragile than yarn and have more contact sound. I've never understood why all these jazz drummers use them instead of a pair of soft yarn or cord mallets (preferably rattan), if they're just going to ride around in a stick bag for swells.

I'd think the drum felts you mentioned probably sound as good as or better than timpani mallets.

I misspoke. I have Duplex #3054 timpani mallets. The heads are hard like vintage square white felt beaters.

 

[Elvis]

I have tried a few combo sticks/mallets over the years and have really liked a pair of Vic Firth Bozzio Phase 2 that I've had in my bag for years. Now I find out they are no longer made, bummer. I find the others less balanced. Any body else find a solution they like?

I'm always switching and looking into new (to me) things.
I recently picked up a couple of pairs of no brand generics from Dfd. Hey at $5.99/pair, it was worth a try.
They're not bad, but I don't think I'd use them on a regular basis.
These days, I'm looking into something more "mainstream" and less "specialty/signature". It seems like those "special" sticks come and go with the tide, but the "5A" from whatever company will tend to permeate through the centuries.
Right now I'm diggin' Zildian 5A's.
Nice fit, great balance and I can get them in either nylon or wood tip without there being any difference in the feel of the stick.
As for mallets, I hooked onto a pair of Zildjian "Cymbal Mallets" way back when and are still using them.
If I ever feel the need to replace them, I will probably search out something just a tad softer, though. They're a bit heavy on the attack.

 

[Pat A Flafla]

I'm always switching and looking into new (to me) things.
I recently picked up a couple of pairs of no brand generics from Dfd. Hey at $5.99/pair, it was worth a try.
They're not bad, but I don't think I'd use them on a regular basis.
These days, I'm looking into something more "mainstream" and less "specialty/signature". It seems like those "special" sticks come and go with the tide, but the "5A" from whatever company will tend to permeate through the centuries.
Right now I'm diggin' Zildian 5A's.
Nice fit, great balance and I can get them in either nylon or wood tip without there being any difference in the feel of the stick.
As for mallets, I hooked onto a pair of Zildjian "Cymbal Mallets" way back when and are still using them.
If I ever feel the need to replace them, I will probably search out something just a tad softer, though. They're a bit heavy on the attack.

The Balter 15R is good for that.

 

[JazzDrumGuy]

I'm always switching and looking into new (to me) things.
I recently picked up a couple of pairs of no brand generics from Dfd. Hey at $5.99/pair, it was worth a try.

I have to buy some heads and floor tom legs from DFO. I could use some filler items. Will you please send me a link to these? Thank you, thank you very much....

 

[Elvis]

Sure! Here ya go --> https://www.drumfactorydirect.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=15381

FYI, in the list on the left side of the page, at the top, it says "Dfd Deals". That's where I found it.