Medium hard for rhythmic articulation. These six models reflect Vics fifty years of experience as solo timpanist with the Boston Symphony orchestra. Each mallet is turned from a single piece of rock Maple, which eliminates a core that could rattle and the need for a screw-on washer to secure the head. Coupled with round seamless heads, They produce bigger and brighter sounds. T3 staccato mallets are medium hard for rhythmic articulation. Head: 1 1/4 Length: 14 1/2.