The Salyers Percussion PCX32 mallet has a 5/8 in. brass ball and works great for those bell parts that need to sound big and bright. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex. This is a very versatile mallet. The Performance Collection unwound mallets are designed to offer a comprehensive selection of sonic possibilities to the advanced percussionist. Head sizes available are 1 in., 1 1/8 in. and 1 1/4 in. The rattan size sets this series apart from any other series available. The trend of using very thick rattan on unwound mallets results in a stiff shaft that does not allow the natural flex of rattan to help get the best sound from the keys. Sayler uses a rattan size that feels good yet flexes just enough to help you get the best sound possible from your instruments.