Vic Firth Corpsmaster Bass Mallet -- Large Head Hard The nylon head has a curved playing surface for ultra-staccato, focused sounds A nylon head with a curved playing surface for ultra-staccato sounds Head = 1-1/4 x 1/2", L = 14-1/2" The tapered shafts shift the weight of the stick towards the hand for improved balance and control Spherical heads provide a consistent striking surface