Chalklin produces a complete range of high-quality percussion mallets, covering every instrument from timpani, glockenspiel, and xylophone to marimba, timbales, and vibraphone.

Founded by Paul Chalklin – a highly experienced orchestral and session musician, teacher, and percussion technician – the brand was built on the belief that professional-grade mallets can be crafted to the highest standards while remaining affordable. Every design is created with performance in mind, using carefully selected materials and skilled craftsmanship to deliver consistency, comfort, and exceptional sound.

Chalklin offers mallets in a variety of handle materials including maple, aluminium, and nylon, with multiple tonal grades available for each type. Whether you need bright articulation, rich midrange warmth, or deep mellow resonance, there’s a Chalklin mallet for the job.

Chalklin’s key ranges include:

  • Chalklin Bamboo Timpani Mallets – Natural bamboo shafts offer lightweight feel and flex, providing responsive control and rich tonal warmth across a variety of felt and specialty heads.

  • Chalklin Concert Bass Drum Mallets – Designed for orchestral power and subtlety, these mallets feature a range of heads to deliver everything from thunderous impact to soft, resonant rolls.

  • Chalklin Junior Timpani Mallets – Scaled-down mallets ideal for younger players, with lightweight handles and balanced heads to support developing technique and control.

  • Chalklin Marching Series – Built for projection, durability, and power in field and parade settings, this range covers bass, tenor, snare, and cymbal mallets with reinforced designs.

  • Chalklin ME (Multi-Environmental) Range – Versatile mallets for timpani, drum kit, and multi-percussion, featuring durable handles and solid felt heads for consistent, all-purpose performance.

  • Chalklin Symphonic Birch Range – Straight birch-handled mallets for concert and orchestral use, offering excellent stability and a full selection for tuned percussion and timpani.

  • Chalklin Symphonic Rattan Range – Flexible rattan shafts provide natural rebound and feel, ideal for advanced players seeking expressive response and nuanced control across tuned percussion.

With their depth of choice, precise engineering, and excellent value, Chalklin mallets are trusted by professionals and students alike for every performance setting – from the concert stage to the studio.

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