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Performance Collection

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, and the PCS concert drumsticks.  If you are ever in doubt, go with the Performance Collection and you will always be satisfied.

PCM10 - Soft

The Salyers Percussion PCM10 is the softest mallet in the collection.  It is great for when you need little contact sound but still want body.   The rubber and latex core is wrapped with a 100% wool yarn that enhances the warm tone.  

PCM20- Medium Soft

The Salyers Percussion PCM20 Performance Collection medium soft marimba mallet is ideal for use on the lower 3.5 octaves of the 5 octave marimba.  It is a great bass mallet that still has nice articulation without sounding harsh.  

PCM25- Legato Medium

The Salyers Percussion PCM25 Performance Collection legato medium marimba mallet is Ideal for use on the middle 3 octaves of the 5 octave marimba.  they make a good legato general mallet for most general playing situations

PCM30- General Medium

The Salyers Percussion PCM30 Performance Collection general medium marimba mallet is Ideal for use on most of the 5 octave marimba.  This mallet is ideal as a starting point for the collection.  It is the workhorse of the series and used by numerous teachers and performers as their go-to mallet.

PCM 35- Medium Hard

The Salyers Percussion PCM35 Performance Collection medium hard marimba mallet is great for when you need a little more point to your attack.  It works great on the upper half of the marimba.  A great choice for cutting through in a small ensemble or band.  

PCM40-Hard

The Salyers Percussion PCM40 Performance Collection Hard Marimba mallet is Ideal for use on the upper 3 octaves of the 5 octave marimba.  Great for really cutting through an ensemble or whenever you need clarity to your line.  

PCV10

The Salyers Percussion PCV10 soft vibraphone mallet features high quality rattan shafts, large oval rubber and latex cores and is wrapped in a very durable, multi-ply nylon yarn.  This combination provides a full, fundamental tone from any vibraphone.

The Performance Collection vibraphone mallets were designed with the serious percussionist in mind.  The collection features 4 models for vibraphone offering a complete selection of articulation choices.  They are a perfect choice for solo or ensemble playing

PCV20

The Salyers Percussion PCV20 medium soft vibraphone mallet features high quality rattan shafts, large oval rubber and latex cores and is wrapped in a very durable, multi-ply nylon yarn.  This combination provides a full, fundamental tone from any vibraphone.

The Performance Collection vibraphone mallets were designed with the serious percussionist in mind.  The collection features 4 models for vibraphone offering a complete selection of articulation choices.  They are a perfect choice for solo or ensemble playing

PCV30

The Salyers Percussion PCV30 medium hard vibraphone mallet features high quality rattan shafts, large oval rubber and latex cores and is wrapped in a very durable, multi-ply nylon yarn.  This combination provides a full, fundamental tone from any vibraphone.

The Performance Collection vibraphone mallets were designed with the serious percussionist in mind.  The collection features 4 models for vibraphone offering a complete selection of articulation choices.  They are a perfect choice for solo or ensemble playing
 

PCV40

The Salyers Percussion PCV40 hard vibraphone mallet features high quality rattan shafts, large oval rubber and latex cores and is wrapped in a very durable, multi-ply nylon yarn.  This combination provides a full, fundamental tone from any vibraphone.

The Performance Collection vibraphone mallets were designed with the serious percussionist in mind.  The collection features 4 models for vibraphone offering a complete selection of articulation choices.  They are a perfect choice for solo or ensemble playing

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.

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.
 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This model is available in the Marching Arts Collection with added weight.  Model number MAX10

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.
 

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.

This model is available in the Marching Arts Collection with added weight.  Model number MAX20

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.
 

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.  This is a very versatile mallet.

This model is available in the Marching Arts Collection with added weight.  Model number MAX30

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.
 

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.  This is a very versatile mallet.

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.

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.  This is a very versatile mallet.

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.
 

PCX41

The Salyers Percussion PCX41 soft rubber mallet works well on marimba or xylophone. The rattan shafts are matched in diameter and flex.  

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.

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.  

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.

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.  

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.

PCS1

Salyers Percussion PCS1 sticks are made with first quality maple and are paired to perfection using both electronic testing and a human touch.

.610” diameter
16.5” Long
Round Tip

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