The KG5, which features a wood core, American felt (hard side out), and cartwheel wrap is the hardest white felt mallet in the series and is excellent for passages needing clear articulation. These mallets are a great choice for Beethoven scherzos and parts like the Rite of Spring.
 
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.