The Performance Collection mallets were designed to be the centerpiece of the Salyers Percussion brand. This collection has 6 PCM models for marimba, 4 PCV models for vibraphone, 17 unwound PCX models, several PCS concert drumsticks as well as PCBD concert bass drum mallets and PCG gong mallets. If you are ever in doubt, go with the Performance Collection and you will always be satisfied.
The Performance Collection unwound mallets are designed to offer a comprehensive selection of sonic possibilities to the advanced percussionist. Head sizes available are 1”, 1-1/8” and 1-1/4”. The rattan size sets this series apart from any other series available. The trend of using very thick rattan on unwound mallets results in a stiff shaft that does not allow the natural flex of rattan to help get the best sound from the keys. We use a rattan size that feels good yet flexes just enough to help you get the best sound possible from your instruments.
1” Heads = PCX1-4
1-1/8” Heads = PCX11-15 and PCX 41-43
1-1/4” Heads = PCX21-23
PCX1:
The Salyers Percussion PCX1 features a 1” poly ball that makes it perfect for soft glockenspiel parts or for general xylophone playing. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX2:
The Salyers Percussion PCX2 features a 1” pvc ball that makes it a great choice for general glockenspiel playing. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX3:
The Salyers Percussion PCX3 features a 1” lexan ball that produces a clear, beautiful tone with very little contact sound. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex
PCX4:
The Salyers Percussion PCX4 features a 1” phenolic ball that sounds bright and cutting without sounding brassy. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX11:
The Salyers Percussion PCX11 features a 1 1/8” poly ball that makes it perfect for soft glockenspiel parts or for general xylophone playing. This mallet is a standard in every percussionists stick bag. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX12:
The Salyers Percussion PCX12 features a 1 1/8” nylon ball that sounds dark and mellow on both the bells and xylophone. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX13:
The Salyers Percussion PCX13 features a lightweight 1 1/8” plastic ball that is light, bright and great for softer passages on bells. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX14:
The Salyers Percussion PCX14 features a 1 1/8” pvc ball that makes it a great general purpose bell mallet. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX15:
The Salyers Percussion PCX15 features a 1 1/8” phenolic ball that is naturally heavy so it cuts through with a bright and clear tone. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX21:
The Salyers Percussion PCX21 features a large 1 1/4” soft plastic ball. The rubber-like material works extremely well on marimba, vibraphone and xylophone. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex. This is a very versatile mallet.
PCX22:
The Salyers Percussion PCX22 features a large 1 1/4” poly ball that works well for most xylophone work. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex. This is a very versatile mallet.
PCX23:
The Salyers Percussion PCX23 features a large 1 1/4” hard nylon ball that projects tone and attack. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX31:
The Salyers Percussion PCX31 mallet has a 7/8” aluminum ball and is great for bells and crotales. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX32:
The Salyers Percussion PCX32 mallet has a 5/8” brass ball and works great for those bell parts that need to sound big and bright. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX41:
The Salyers Percussion PCX41 soft rubber mallet works well on marimba or xylophone. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX42:
The Salyers Percussion PCX42 medium rubber mallet works well on marimba or xylophone as well as woodblocks. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.
PCX43:
The Salyers Percussion PCX43 hard rubber mallet works well on marimba or xylophone and works great for woodblocks. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.