Vic Firth Ralph Hardimon Swizzle

The Ralph Hardimon Corps master Tenor Swizzle Sticks are a Ralph Hardimon Tenor stick with a hard, spun felt ball attached to the butt end. Ideal for fast changes between wood and felt sounds. Modeled after Ralph’s Signature snare sticks, this concept is a great addition to the Corps master line of marching drumsticks and mallets. 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 aluminum or Sta-Pac wood shafts. Aluminum 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. DCI Hall of Fame member Ralph Hardimon explains, “Marching percussion arrangers have been exploring the use of sticks on tenors for several years now. The feel of the stick itself is desirable, and the sound tends to be bolder than a mallet. The great thing about this stick is that it has a feel that resembles my snare stick with a shorter length that is more comfortable for a tenor player to use.”

Product Features

• Tenor stick with a hard, spun felt ball attached to the butt end
• Ideal for fast changes between wood and felt sounds
• Full-sized wooden shaft
• Large barrel tip
• Length: 16 5/16″, Diameter: .690″, Felt ball: 1 1/4″ x 1″