Create incredible sound with Basic Beat’s Yarn Mallets! Covering the rubber head is yarn to dampen the sound of the mallet as it strikes the instrument. Music is then able to flow beautifully through the room without interruption of hearing the mallet strike xylophones or metallophones. Budding musicians will also be encouraged to use proper hand placement from the mallets tapered handgrips affixed to the end of the flexible shafts. Specifications: Included: Pair of Mallets Color: Yellow, Blue, or Red Yarn Hardness: Yellow is Soft, Blue is Medium, and Red is Hard. Length: 13.50"