The ProMark ATA1 tenor mallet features an aluminum shaft, strengthened by our white powder coating process and a soft, textured rubber grip. The nylon "cookie" tip provides a very articulate sound.The AT Marching Series of Tenor and Bass beaters features several aluminum-handle and hickory-handle sticks/mallets for beginners up through professionals. For over 50 years, ProMark has been one of the world"s leading manufacturers of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Owned and operated by D"Addario & Co., the Houston, Texas based ProMark produces products used globally by the greatest drummers and percussionists in the world, including Neal Peart, Phil Collins, Simon Phillips, Ringo Starr, and many more. ProMark - Make Your Mark.