Dragonfly Percussion 1 1/8" Ebonite Xylophone / Glock Mallets - Rattan

The Dragonfly Percussion EB2 mallets feature a 1 1/8" ebonite ball and are a terrific go-to stick on xylo. Excellent dynamic range and overtone spread. Ideal for Les Noces, Petrouchka, Music for Strings, American in Paris, and many others. On glock, this stick is dark but with excellent projection. Rattan handles.

Ebonite is a hard, extruded natural rubber material. On xylophone, the hand-turned Ebonite sticks produce a pure and articulate sound, suitable for lots of general playing, but with an underlying warmth not found in phenolic and exotic hardwood sticks. While they are relatively light-weight, they produce a surprisingly full-bodied sound with an exceptional spread of high and low overtones. They have terrific resilience off the bar resulting in a very comfortable feel in the hand. On glock, the Ebonite produces a very warm, elegant sound with a clear attack. Extremely useful for a wide range of playing on glock, especially where blend and warmth are needed without losing clarity.