Drum Kit and Cymbal Mallets

Expand Your Dynamic Range

Drum kit and cymbal mallets open up new tonal possibilities, from delicate cymbal swells to thunderous tom rolls. Softer mallets deliver smooth, atmospheric textures while harder models provide bright accents and cutting projection. Whether you’re performing live, recording in the studio, or adding colour to an acoustic set, mallets give you the expressive control that sticks or brushes can’t match.

Brands We Stock

At Drum Central we offer a carefully curated range of mallets from the world’s leading stick and percussion makers:

• Meinl – Their drum set mallets are designed for power and control, with soft, medium, and hard felt options tailored to both toms and cymbals. Perfect for expanding your kit’s dynamic capabilities.

• Ahead – Known for their innovative designs, Ahead mallets combine durability with consistency, making them ideal for drummers who need tools that stand up to heavy playing without losing feel.

• Chalklin – A respected UK brand offering a wide variety of percussion mallets. Their drum kit and cymbal models are precision-built, providing a choice of heads and hardness levels for every musical context.

• ProMark – Trusted worldwide, ProMark mallets offer consistency, balance, and a wide range of tonal options. From symphonic styles to modern drum kit mallets, their Performer Series is especially popular.

• Vic Firth – Industry leaders in mallets for orchestral and drum set use. Their cymbal mallets are renowned for smooth rolls, dynamic control, and professional-level performance.

• Vater – Known for durability and great balance, Vater’s mallets are a favourite with gigging drummers who want reliable tools for cymbal swells and tom accents.

Why Choose Drum Central for Mallets?

Our selection of drum kit and cymbal mallets is designed to cover every playing situation—from the subtle shimmer of a cymbal roll to the dramatic power of a tom crescendo. With top brands like Meinl, Ahead, Chalklin, ProMark, Vic Firth, and Vater, you can explore a wide range of textures and dynamics with confidence.

Many drummers choose to use Timpani Mallets on drum kit. Browse our range of Timpani Mallets for even more options.