I always found that there was a lack of dolce or "pretty" sounding mallets that can achieve a quick response in articulation. The "Dolce Stacatti" or TG7 solves this problem. Its small head size with just the right inner wrap gives this mallet a sweet tone without losing its articulate qualities. I also used a slightly thicker bamboo shaft along with the enhanced weight balance system, resulting in a better feel. The upper overtones are increased while the low ones are held to a minimum. I love this mallet for the Concerto for Seven Winds and Timpani by Martin, or for any of the Schumann symphonies.