Vic Firth Corpsmaster Multi-Tenor Ralph Hardimon Tenor Mallet Sticks

The Vic Firth Corpsmaster Multi-Tenor Ralph Hardimon Tenor Mallet represents the modern corps and ensemble percussionist's answer to rapid sonic transitions. Engineered by Ralph Hardimon for the Corpsmaster line, these mallets bridge wood and felt tones without fumbling mid–performance. The dual–material construction eliminates the need to swap sticks between passages, a genuine practical advantage when milliseconds matter in high–tempo passages or rapid dynamic shifts.

Taper geometry fundamentally shapes stick behaviour: medium taper designs like these deliver balanced flex and response, positioning weight evenly between butt and tip for controlled articulation. The mallet head transitions between wood–like attack and softer felt characteristics, allowing fast changes in tone colour while maintaining consistent grip and rebound. Construction quality across the shaft ensures durability under the demands of competitive marching and indoor percussion settings where endurance and repeatability are non–negotiable.

Features

• Dual–material head for seamless wood–to–felt tonal transitions
• Medium taper design balances flex, response, and articulation control
• Corpsmaster series engineering for ensemble and corps performance
• Ralph Hardimon signature specification
• Optimised for fast dynamic and tonal changes mid–passage
• Front–heavy balance with enhanced durability
• Suitable for competitive marching and indoor percussion programmes
• Consistent rebound across extended performance sessions