Malletech Hinger Aluminum Timpani Mallet Blue Hinger Aluminum Timpani Mallet Blue Through his long, distinguished career, Fred Hinger served as timpanist with both the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra in New York City He was one of the most innovative players, teachers and product designers in the history of percussion His students hold positions in major orchestras, chamber groups and teaching positions around the world These mallets incorporate some of Fred Hinger's patented design features which set them apart from any other mallets on the market today