Zildjian John Riley Mallet Sticks, Hickory Jazz Stick with Felt Mallet Head
The Zildjian John Riley Mallet Sticks are a pair of multi-purpose sticks: on one end, the ultra-articulate jazz tip of the John Riley stick; on the other, a seamless felt mallet head. In one move, you switch from articulate stick strokes to muted toms and warm swells on the cymbals.
What sets it apart
- Jazz tip on one end, felt on the other
- Based on the John Riley stick
- Switch sounds in one move
Two sounds in one hand
In jazz, a ballad can call for a precise stick sound on the ride, then a muted tom or a cymbal that swells gently. Rather than putting the stick down to grab a mallet, you just flip it. The seamless felt head sits on the end of a 16" U.S. Select Hickory stick, with the long taper of John Riley's model.
Specifications
| Length | 16" (40.6 cm) |
|---|---|
| Taper | Long |
| Ends | Wood tip, felt head |
| Wood | U.S. Select Hickory |
| Series | Artist Series |
| Model code | ZSDMJO |
What it's for
- Jazz ballads and dynamics
- Muted toms and cymbal swells
- Small rooms where you need to play softly
Compared with other manufacturers
These mallet-head sticks from other makers also combine two sounds:
| Manufacturer | Model | Length | Stated ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zildjian | John Riley Mallet Sticks | 16" | Jazz tip and felt |
| Vater | Sizzle Fusion | 16.25" | Round tip and hard felt |
| Promark | SD5 Light Swizzle Stick | Not specified | Hard felt ball on the butt end |
| Vater | Sizzle | 16.25" | Mallet and stick in one |
Frequently asked questions
- What is a mallet stick?
- A stick with a tip on one end and a mallet head on the other. This one pairs John Riley's jazz tip with a felt head.
- When should you use the mallet end?
- According to Zildjian, for muted tom fills and warm cymbal swells, without changing implements.
- Is it the same stick as the John Riley?
- It's based on it and keeps its jazz tip, at 16" with a long taper, then adds the felt head on the other end.
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