The Carbon Fiber Timpani Mallets from Innovative Percussion feature 8 models built on a smoothy finished carbon fiber handle. The entire series gives a professional player ability to achieve extreme ranges in timbre, tone, articulation and dynamics. Each model features a core created specifically for itself. While models 1-7 are covered with either German or American felt, model 8 features a chamois cover.
Features:
Spec:
1. CFT-1 - SOFT TRANSPARENT ROLLER, CORK CORE
This mallet uses a cork core with a double parachute wrap of soft German felt and is designed to have a beautifully transparent roll sound without sounding heavy.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.75” (44.45mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
2. CFT-2 - SOFT WEIGHTED ROLLER, LARGE FELT CORE
This mallet uses a large felt disc core with a cartwheel wrap of soft German felt and is designed to produce dark and rich legato sounds on rolls and strokes.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.75” (44.45mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
3. CFT-3 - MEDIUM-SOFT, LARGE WOOD CORE
This mallet uses a large wood disc core with a cartwheel wrap of soft German felt and is designed to produce full and round sounds at all dynamic levels. The CFT-3 works especially well on lower drums.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.562” (39.6748mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
4. CFT-4 - MEDIUM GENERAL PURPOSE, MEDIUM FELT CORE
This mallet uses a medium felt disc core with a cartwheel wrap of German felt and is a great general mallet that maintains a well-balanced sound at all dynamics.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.375” (34.925mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
5. CFT-5 - MEDIUM-HARD GENERAL PURPOSE, MEDIUM WOOD CORE
This mallet uses a medium wood disc core with a cartwheel wrap of German felt and is a go-to mallet that provides a great combination of round tone and clear articulation. The CFT-5 is a great starting point mallet.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.188” (30.1752mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
6. CFT-6 - HARD GENERAL PURPOSE, SMALL FELT CORE
This mallet uses a small felt ball core with a cartwheel wrap of German felt and is designed to have clean clarity of articulation while maintaining a strong pitch and clarity of tone in the sound throughout all dynamics.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.094” (27.7876mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
7. CFT-7 - HARD, SMALL WOOD CORE
This mallet uses a small wood core with a cartwheel wrap of hard American felt and is designed to articulate clearly at all dynamic levels.
Length: 15” (381mm)
Head Diameter: 1.188” (30.1752mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)
8. CFT-8 - EXTRA HARD CHAMOIS, SMALL WOOD CORE
This mallet uses a medium rounded wooden core with a layer of chamois and is designed for maximum articulation without the contact sound of a wood mallet.
Length: 14.75” (374.65mm)
Head Diameter: 1.188” (30.1752mm)
Handle Diameter: .594” (14.6mm) tapering to .437” (11.1mm)