Grover Pro® Introduces ChromaToneTM Timpani Mallets

WOBURN, MA — Grover Pro Percussion Inc., Massachusetts-based world leaders in high-quality professional percussion products, announces the release of ChromaToneTM Seamless Timpani Mallets.

Designed to be spherically shaped from the start, ChromaTone mallets are manufactured utilizing an innovative process that results in a unique constructive union of felt and core. Unlike traditional timpani mallets, ChromaTone mallets are not constructed from a flat sheet of felt. Our vibrantly colored felt is molded to a solid core so that the mallet head will function as one mass. By eliminating the need for hand-stitching we solve problems such as striking on seams and voids, and the loosening of stitches

The sound of our ChromaTone mallets can best be described as having great clarity with a focused pitch center. The mating of the seamless heads to lightweight bamboo handles moves the center of gravity significantly forward, improving the ability to produce a round sonority with greater fundamental purity. A round timpani mallet also allows for the player to change the angle of the mallet without affecting the sound. Each model in the line represents a different sound and weight as determined by felt thickness and our three different core options: cork, wood, and synthetic.

The bamboo handles of our ChromaTone mallets are as feature-rich as the mallet heads. A smooth sleeve ensures a secure hold and more comfort than typical bamboo mallets. While each pair of mallets is boldly color-coded for easy and quick identification, there is also a plug at the bottom of each handle marked with the model number for easy distinguishing on a trap table if the colors are not visible. Our bamboo is hand-selected for consistency in density and straightness, with each handle measuring 14 inches long with a 0.5-inch diameter. Every pair is also carefully weight- and color-matched.