The American Custom Keyboard Mallets are designed to address a range of instruments and all dynamic levels. These mallets feature a hard phenolic 1-1/8” ball, ideal for aggressive playing on bells and xylophone. With birch shafts for rigidity and consistency, they are favored by players who prefer extra reach without the added flexibility of rattan. All Custom mallets are 16” long and deliver maximum sound. This specific model, the M7, utilizes a 1" phenolic ball for all-around playing on bells and xylophone.