Ludwig Introduces Redesigned Marching and Payson Mallets

Jul 23, 2008

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Conn, Selmer carries both Ludwig Marching Mallets and Ludwig Payson Mallets, the popular line of professional quality timpani and concert bass mallets that have been redesigned.

Ludwig Marching Mallets incorporate shafts that are made from aircraft grade aluminum for maximum durability and balance. The aluminum handle is sleeved with a synthetic comfort grip. Ludwig Bass drum mallets are made from high density hard felt and have 4 size diameters to accommodate bass drum diameters ranging from 16" all the way up to 32". Ludwig Multi, Tom mallets have a radial style Delrin disc with the L5300 for an articulate high volume performance and a Cartwheel Delrin Disc for more volume and tonal center with the L5301. The L5302 is made from the same grade of hard felt as the bass drum mallets and great for more legato playing or to hear a more mellow voice from the Multi, Toms.

The Payson line of mallets was originally designed by Al Payson for his own personal use when he performed with The Chicago Symphony. The new Payson Mallets are easily identified by their new beautiful walnut finish and white pile heads. Payson mallets are perfectly balanced for optimum performance and are ideal for all professional performances. Yet, Ludwig has priced Payson mallets just right for school purchases. In timpani mallets, most percussionists need to have a selection of mallets; soft felt for rolls and legatos, medium felt for general use, and hard felt for staccato quick rhythmic performances. Ludwig Payson mallets offer a full range of mallet head hardness levels including the L304 Ultra Soft, L305 Soft, L306 Medium, and L307 Hard with the new walnut finish handles, along with the Ludwig L2311 aluminum handle model. Payson bass drum models are similarly aligned with L308 Sostenuto/Soft, L309 Roller/Soft, and L310 General Purpose mallets.

For more information, visit their web site at www.ludwig-drums.com.