The Tom Aungst Corps master Hybrid Multi-Tenor Stick blends the feel of a traditional tenor mallet with the sound of a snare stick.Field tested with the 2007 DCI Silver Medalist Cadets Drum & Bugle Corps, this unique product is very well balanced and creates a great quality of sound that blends beautifully with the snare and bass voice within the marching ensemble.The handle features a "step-down" design for grip comfort and creates a shaft dimension that makes for an ideal stick weight.The "rim-shot zone" is perfectly placed just before the pronounced taper which creates an excellent rebound.With the perfect tip shape and size, this product assists the player in getting around the drums easily while producing a great sound.Additionally, the Tom Aungst Tenor Hybrid is a great choice for Indoor Marching where assistance in achieving clarity is a decided plus! Corps master Multi-Tenor Mallets and Stick.Field tested and field proven, the superior designs of the Corps master line have been developed throughout years of collaboration with the world's finest drum and bugle corps.Each season since these products were introduced, Corps master sticks and mallets have remained the most popular choice among the top high school bands, indoor percussion ensembles and DCI Championship corps.The Corps master multi-tenor mallets are available with heavy gauge aluminium or Sta-Pac wood shafts.Aluminium offers excellent speed, response and durability, and these models feature "anti-buzz" rubber grips to eliminate vibration.Sta-Pac provides weight and power for a fuller sound with maximum projection.Both options have durable textured handles for enhanced gripping.