As an instructor, arranger, composer, and show designer, Andrew Markworth burst onto the marching percussion scene at a very young age. His talents have been showcased with some of the very best ensembles within the Drum Corps International, Winter Guard International, and Bands of America arenas. Most recently, his design and instruction helped propel the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps to a silver medal finish at the 2009 DCI World Championships. "My goal with this mallet series was to create maximum sound projection while maintaining a dark tone quality," states Markworth. "We now have a series that creates a big, natural sound from the front ensemble that will carry all the way to the press box. Anyone looking to improve the maturity of sound and presence of their mallet section will surely do so with these new mallets!" Soft Marimba Mallet: Produces many overtones from the low register. Great combination of warmth and clarity. Medium Marimba Mallet: Warm sound with clarity in all registers. Hard Marimba Mallet: Articulate and bold with great tone. Soft Vibe Mallet: Clear response. Projection and vibrant sound in the low register. Medium Vibe Mallet: Full and clear sound in all ranges of the instrument. Hard Vibe Mallet: Huge sound! Very clear articulation without glassy sound. Check the drop-down menu for pricing and availability.100% synthetic yarn with double-stitching provides maximum durability and weather resistance Large 11/32"-diameter, 16-3/4"-long birch shafts on the marimba mallets Thick 16"-long rattan shafts on the vibe mallets