The ProMark PSBD5 legato/soft bass drum mallet features a soft, medium-sized felt head and low-weight, balanced hickory handle. The PSBD5 is ideal for passages where tone is desired over articulation. The Performer Series bass drum and gong beaters are designed specifically to fit the needs of the most discerning player, from students to 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.