I was looking for a professional pair of timpani mallets in order to play in orchestra, in concert band and in solo and a friend gave me an advice talking about Playwood Timpani Mallets. After trying some other models and I decided to buy also this pair and, when I played them for the first time, I got very impressed and satisfied of the buying, because of the perfect balancing, the perfect control around all dynamics, from ppp to fff, and because of the huge and big sound, despite the medium-hard head. The felt is excellent. I think this pair has no defects and the price is perfect for a pair like this. Very recommended!