Vic Firth · Concert and marching mallets
Vic Firth American Custom T6 Timpani Mallets
When to choose it
Compare the T6 with the T1 if you want a larger, heavier timpani mallet for a passage where that extra head mass suits the part. Vic Firth makes both with felt heads and maple shafts. Try a sustained roll and a short rhythmic phrase to see which head gives the definition you want on the same instrument.
The T6 is 14¾ inches long, a quarter inch longer than the T1. Treat the maker’s comparison of head size and weight as separate from that change in reach. If your score requires a particular hardness, confirm the grade rather than choosing by the General label alone.
Specifications
- Brand
- Vic Firth
- Construction
- Felt head
- Playing task
- Concert and marching percussion
- Model
- T6
- Instrument
- Timpani
- Head
- White felt
- Handle
- Maple
- Length
- 14.75 in
- Comparison
- Larger and heavier than T1
- Package
- One pair
- Amazon.com reference
- B0002F7L28
Fit and buying advice
Check any specific hardness listed for the part.
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Documentation
Questions about this accessory
Which general model is shorter?
The T1 is 14½ inches long. The T6 is 14¾ inches long.
Does larger describe the handle length alone?
Vic Firth describes the T6 as larger and heavier than the T1. Use its published overall length as a separate reach measurement.
Can I treat the two models as the same just because both are called General?
Compare head size and weight alongside the instrument’s requirements. Those differences are the reason to choose one model over the other.
