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ProMark Bass Drum Mallets for 16″ to 18″ Drums

Original price was: £54.99.Current price is: £49.49.

ProMark OBD1 Bass Drum Mallet is designed for 16โ€ณ to 18โ€ณ marching bass drums, offering excellent control and focused tone. Featuring a 1 3/8″ puffy felt head paired with a balanced hickory handle and an integrated weight ring, the OBD1 delivers precise articulation and power for smaller bass drums.

Key Features:

  • Head: 1 3/8″ Puffy Felt Head โ€“ Provides a clear, warm tone with defined attack

  • Handle: Hickory Shaft โ€“ Durable and balanced for comfortable play and control

  • Weight Ring: Below Head โ€“ Adds forward momentum for improved power and projection

  • Length: Standard Marching Length โ€“ Ensures natural feel and stroke efficiency

Availability: Available to order
Estimated Delivery Date 10/09/2025
 SKU: OBD1

Description

ProMarkโ€™s OBD Series mallets are built to meet the needs of marching percussionists requiring reliability and tonal consistency. The OBD1 is ideal for players performing on smaller bass drums demanding articulate and balanced sound.

Sound & Feel:

  • Warm and Focused โ€“ Felt head delivers a rich, clear tone with precise attack

  • Weighted and Responsive โ€“ Weight ring enhances stick control and projection

  • Balanced and Comfortable โ€“ Hickory handle with taper supports quick rebound and accuracy

Built to Last:

  • High-quality felt head holds tone and shape through heavy use

  • Strong hickory shaft resists breakage and offers consistent feel

  • Weight ring design provides balanced performance and enhanced control

  • Made in the USA with ProMarkโ€™s dedication to quality and innovation

Ideal For:

  • Marching percussionists playing 16โ€ณ to 18โ€ณ bass drums

  • Players seeking clear articulation and consistent projection

  • Ensembles needing reliable tone for smaller bass drums

  • Indoor and outdoor performances requiring durability and balance

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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