Designed in close collaboration with Keiko Abe, her Signature Series Mallets are designed to draw out the most from both the performer��s technique and tone from the instrument in compositions that require exceptionaltechnique. Ideal for advanced players, these mallets are much heavier t han regular mallets. This causes the marimba��s tone bars to resonate fully creating a sound that has been up until now, difficult to obtain. The round yarn wound heads are heavier than standard mallets, but they are fully capable of delivering delicate expression.