Name: Vater Timpani Mallets with Tapered Shaft - Medium
SKU: VMT5
Price: 34.1 GBP
Availability: InStock

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Vater Timpani Mallets with Tapered Shaft – Medium

Original price was: £37.89.Current price is: £34.10.

Vater Timpani Mallets with Tapered Shaft – Medium – VMT5 are designed for all-purpose timpani playing, offering a perfect balance of articulation, warmth, and control. Featuring a medium-density felt head and hand-turned tapered hickory shaft, the VMT5 delivers clear, focused attack without sacrificing body or tone. The tapered design enhances rebound and feel, making these mallets a reliable choice for a wide range of dynamic and stylistic demands in both ensemble and solo settings.

Key Features:

Head Type: Medium Felt – Produces a balanced tone with articulate attack and warm body
Head Shape: Rounded – Ensures consistent contact and even sound production
Handle Material: Hickory – Strong and responsive for confident control
Shaft Style: Tapered – Enhances rebound and touch sensitivity
Length: 14 5/8″ – Ideal length for comfort, balance, and versatility
Weight: Medium – Balanced feel suited for all-purpose use
Finish: Natural – Smooth wood surface for secure grip and comfortable play

Availability: Available to order

Estimated Delivery Date 14/09/2025

SKU: VMT5

Description
Delivery & Returns
Warranty & 30-Day Money Back Guarantee

Description

The VMT5 is a go-to mallet for timpanists seeking a versatile tool that performs across a wide dynamic range. Its medium felt head offers the clarity needed for rhythmic articulation while maintaining enough warmth for lyrical and expressive passages. Whether used in orchestral repertoire, wind ensemble, or chamber settings, the VMT5 provides consistent response, excellent feel, and refined tonal quality.

Sound & Feel:

Balanced and Versatile – Medium felt head delivers both clarity and warmth
Responsive and Fluid – Tapered shaft supports dynamic shaping and rebound
Consistent and Expressive – Rounded head shape promotes accurate tone and articulation

Built to Last:

Durable felt maintains tonal integrity through extended use
Premium hickory shaft offers lasting strength and responsiveness
Crafted with Vater’s dedication to precision and consistency

Ideal For:

Orchestral and concert percussionists needing an all-purpose mallet
Students learning both technical and expressive timpani techniques
Ensemble performers requiring a mallet suitable for varied repertoire
Professionals seeking a reliable, go-to timpani mallet for everyday performance

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 £250 and others start from just £3.59. 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.

More Delivery & Return Information

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.