The KG3 mallets are an excellent general stick. They feature a cartwheel wrap with American felt and have a slightly larger core for a big, clear sound. These mallets work well for works like the 1st movement of Tchaikovsky's Symphony #4.
 
The Kirk Gay signature timpani mallets by Salyers Percussion feature turned hickory handles and a variety of felt and wood cores to provide excellent clarity and tone through the entire spectrum of dynamics. All six mallets in the series have a distinctly different sound and are expertly weighted and balanced for great feel.