Jim Wunderlich Marimba Series JW5 ProMark JW5 mallets feature a round synthetic core with brass inserts and a layer of latex wrapped in synthetic yarn. The JW5 provides maximum articulation. Finished birch handles have an ultra-smooth finish with a silky texture that feels similar to rattan but without the level of flexibility. The JW5 is the hardest marimba mallet in the Jim Wunderlich signature series. Use this light and easily maneuverable mallet in the high register for quick, articulate or colorful passages Length: 17" Head Size: 1.4 x 1.70" The JW5R features a hard synthetic core wrapped tightly with an extra durable polyester cord on a lacquered birch shaft for a smooth finish with maximum strength Durable enough for outdoor environments, but the lush tone of these mallets is an appropriate and tasteful choice for indoor concert or marching settings All ProMark drumsticks are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the USA at our Texas facility to the most stringent quality controls in the industry
