Great Percussion/ Accessory Bag
- Rating
- Posted by
- Collin
- Date Posted
- 02/25/2026
I have gotten a lot of use out of this bag. It holds a lot of mallets as the name suggests. This bag works extremely well for a variety of situations. Mallets are very easy to grab and store. I added another divider contraption to hold sticks and a couple bows. The inner fabric is not super durable and I needed to protect against drum set sticks that were partially chewed up. The front pocket works for many things, some music, or accessories. Since the bag is soft, it rounds out over time. I have trouble putting this bag in chairs because it has a tendency to roll forward. This thing can hold a lot of weight, and I have seen these tossed around in trucks for tours and still be just fine. The backpack straps are fairly robust and the cushioning fits my spine. The music compartment in the main part of the bag can hold a lot of music, it just pushes the sticks further out, deforming the bag. This can also be a fantastic storage bag. I have found the side pockets almost useless if I have a full bag because all the mallets push outward and make the pocket much harder to access. Maybe if it was redesigned to roll an internal frame could help with this, but just add a lot of weight. This bag works okay for timpani mallets. If I have 4 pairs that I need for something quick, it works fine. If prioritizing easily accessible timpani mallets is your goal, then a different solution like a Freer or a Schlagkunst case would be better for application. A few competitors now sell bags that stand up but also have removable mini, hangable bags. These allow for versatility and ease of mallet set ups across a wide variety of instruments. The Mallet King does not have this option at the moment. At the price, this bag is wonderful. Most percussion bags are relatively cheap in the world of instrument cases. I would definitely recommend this to any percussionist in most circumstances.