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Vic Firth American Custom Timpani Mallets – Cartwheel

Original price was: £58.69.Current price is: £52.82.

Lush Warmth for Expansive Phrasing โ€“ The Vic Firth American Custom Timpani Mallets โ€“ Cartwheelย are designed to produce a big, round tone with soft attackโ€”ideal for broad, expressive passages. Part of the iconic American Custom timpani series, the T2 features an extra-large, soft felt head that creates a smooth, mellow sound perfect for legato rolls and sustained notes. Its larger surface area and soft feel make it a favorite for lyrical, full-bodied playing.

Key Features:

  • Length: 14.5โ€ณ โ€“ Provides ideal balance and control for flowing phrasing

  • Head Type: Extra-Large Soft Felt โ€“ Designed for warmth, depth, and smooth attack

  • Handle Material: Maple โ€“ Lightweight and flexible, excellent for dynamic expression

  • Finish: Natural โ€“ Traditional uncoated finish for a classic, comfortable grip

Availability: In stock with our supplier
Estimated Delivery Date 17/08/2025
 SKU: VF-T2

Description

 

The VF-T2 is the soft mallet of choice for timpanists aiming to blend seamlessly with the ensemble while maintaining tonal presence. It excels in slow, melodic lines and dynamic swells, bringing out the timpaniโ€™s rich, resonant character.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Round โ€“ Large soft felt head delivers lush, dark tone

  • Gentle and Expressive โ€“ Ideal for rolls and sustained, legato passages

  • Balanced Rebound โ€“ Maple shaft offers smooth response for dynamic shaping

Built to Last:

  • Made from high-quality maple for lightness and durability

  • Hand-sewn felt head ensures consistent tone and long-term performance

  • Crafted in the USA with Vic Firthโ€™s precision and reliability

Ideal For:

  • Timpanists performing lyrical or slow-moving repertoire

  • Musical passages requiring depth, warmth, and soft articulation

  • Players seeking a mallet that emphasises tonal richness and expressive control

Any items held at our warehouse and ordered before 12pm will be dispatched same-day. For any special order items, we will be in touch directly with tracking information. Delivery is free for most of the U.K. on all orders over ยฃ250 and others start from just ยฃ3.59. We offer 'Express Shipping' on all items meaning that, for most parts of the U.K., your order will be with you next working day. In some areas, such as the Highlands and Islands, delivery will be two days (this will be reflected in your estimated delivery date at checkout). Most items are shipped with DPD meaning you will be given a one hour delivery window on the day of delivery. Smaller items are sent First Class with Royal Mail. If you are in a hurry or need a more specific delivery date and time delivery upgrades such as Next Day before 10am, Next Day before 12pm and Saturday or Sunday delivery can be selected at checkout. Our DPD deliveries are carbon neutral and, where possible, we reuse packing to cut down on waste.

At Drum Central we want you to be able to shop with confidence and are happy to offer a 2 year warranty and 30 day money back guarantee on all of our new products. (All products sold are considered new unless clearly stated. This includes ex display models.)

If within 30 days of receiving your purchase you decide it is not right for you providing it is returned in “as new” condition within its unopened original packing we will refund or exchange your item as desired. In cases where packaging has been opened we may be unable to offer a refund but in some cases will offer a refund that reflects the reduced resale value of the item.

We do our best to make sure every aspect of your Drum Central order goes smoothly but in the event that an item arrives either damaged or incorrect then notify us within 14 days and we will arrange a free collection so as to get the item swapped or replaced.

If your purchase develops a fault within the 2 year warranty period you can return it to us and we will repair or replace it. A fault is defined as a defect that you would not normally expect to occur through normal wear and tear and that has not been caused by improper use.

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