A nylon head with a curved playing surface for ultra-staccato sounds. Head = 1-1/4 x 1/2 L = 14-1/2 . The tapered shafts shift the weight of the stick towards the hand for improved balance and control. Spherical heads provide a consistent striking surface. Hard felt heads or soft felt cores covered with fleece. The superior designs of the Corpsmaster line developed throughout years of collaboration with the world s finest drum and bugle corps. Each season since the products were introduced Corpsmaster sticks and mallets have remained the most popular choice among the top high school bands indoor percussion ensembles and DCI Championship corps.