Vic Firth Corps master Marching Bass Mallets feature tapered hickory shafts which shift the weight of the stick towards the hand for improved balance and control. Spherical heads provide a consistent striking surface. Field tested and field proven, the superior designs of the Corps master line have been developed throughout years of collaboration with the world"s finest drum and bugle corps. Each season since these products were introduced, Corps master sticks and mallets have remained the most popular choice among the top high school bands, indoor percussion ensembles and DCI Championship corps.