Here are a few user reviews and testimonials about our steel drum mallets. If you have purchased a set of mallets from us and would like to add to this page, send us an email at:

"I just recieved my steel drum lead mallets today. I ordered an 8", Heavy Gauge, in Transparent Blue and they are simply amazing. I've been playing wood mallets for about 5 years now and this is a huge change but a welcome one. They are so much easier to play with and it might just be something my own mind made up, but I think it makes the drum sound a lot better than it already did. I also appreciate that your company powdercoats the mallets instead of painting them. Obviously you already know that powdercoating is a lot more durable and that feature will probably come in handy with how much I move my drum around. Thanks again for your awesome product!"
Andrew - Pennsylvania
"Craig, just wanted to let you know how much I like the lead mallets I purchased from you. The mallets not only play well in all registers, but are pleasing to the eye as well. Thanks for making such a great product as such an affordable price."
Brad - Kansas
"I play pan professionally and need mallets that give me the sound I desire from my instrument every time I play; Craig's mallets definitely deliver. I took a chance on these mallets because I had no referral, but the site looked like the real deal. I haven't been disappointed in my purchase. Craig's mallets have a great balance, durable rubber tips (dual design which is awesome), and a great look. Overall, very good craftsmanship and I highly recommend these mallets. Craig, keep up the good work; I'll be doing business with you in the future."
Sam - Georgia
"You're mallets are very well balanced and look great. The 9" length feels comfortable in comparison to double second mallets made by others. I've noticed that the mallet tips create a darker, more haunting sound in the lower range than I've ever heard on my pans before. Your mallets are the best quality product for the price that I've seen. Thanks for a great set of mallets!"
Howard - Texas
"These mallets are just perfect and I wouldn't trade them for anything. My hands feel nice and light, and my melodies are sweeter. I tried many types of mallets over the years, but these from Craig are the ultimate best. These days my orange mallets make me want to play and play and play my db2 all the time."
Paul - California
"Craig, thanks so much for the steel drum mallets. The kids at my parties absolutely LOVE all the cool colors! They are well made & durable. And thanks for sending them to me so quickly. You're the best!"
Kathy - New Jersey
"Craig's mallets surpass anything we have used so far. They have a great, articulate sound and are very durable. My kids love the colors!"
Todd - Texas
"I am enjoying the mallets very much. The design of the product is is very useful. The sound is very well-rounded and the lightness creates room for versatility in playing a wide range of tunes."
Jerime - Georgia
"The mallets are great! They're my first pair of lead pan mallets, so I don't have much to compare too, but they produce a good sound throughout the range of the pan without my having to work too hard at it, which is great for a beginner like myself. Thanks for a great product!"
Kevin - Kentucky
"I am quite happy with my mallets! Plus all my other band members are jealous cos mine look so nice! They are great and make the pan sound really nice! I play with them everyday!!"
Serena - Great Britain
"Hey craig, the mallets are amazing. I showed them to my band instructor and he liked them, too. They are perfectly weighted so I can roll faster hit really high notes and sound better than everyone in the band. I really like that they are double tipped. They let you play longer with the same pair of mallets, plus they don't slip out of your hands. I bought another pair of mallets shortly after I bought the ones from you to compare which one I was going to like better. I had the other ones for about ten minutes and gave them to my friend. The only mallets I will ever use are the mallets from steeldrummallets.com . Thanks for making a great product and I will definitely be buying from you again."
Justin - Alaska
"Hello Craig, i really like my new guitar mallets, i like the 11" better than the 9 1/2" I had, the balance and feel are perfect! I really think they help me play better! Thanks again."
Kenny - Arizona
"These sticks are great!! They give the pan a really nice rounded sound and are great if you drop them because you don't get a terrible crash! I use them every day and they don't have even a small dent. My friends in the band I play in all have wooden sticks and you can clearly hear the difference in sound. A really good piece of kit."
Tomas - South of England
"I purchased the guitar/cello mallets and they are fabulous. The weight and length are perfect, and the grip is awesome. They are extremely well made and I am very impressed with the quality. Much gratitude!"
Ali - Canada
"I honestly just started playing steel drums recently at my college but compared to the my instructor's mallets that I've used, I like them a lot more. The general consensus within my percussion studio was that the mallets were really nice, and my instructor especially liked the fact that there was rubber on both ends of the mallet because being a teacher he has constantly seen students drop mallets while they are playing the pans and he likes the fact that the extra rubber helps to protect against damaging the pans. One of my classmates said that they liked the fact that the mallet had a little bit of weight to it. Personally, what I liked best was the length of the guitar mallets I bought. The mallets I had been using prior to now were smaller and I felt like it was harder to move around the pans with them. These mallets, however, are nice because they give you the extra length I feel that is needed to be able to hit the innermost notes on the pan."
Michelle - Massachusetts
"My group are really enjoying the mallets. They feel great in their hands, very durable, and get excellent sounds from the steel drums. Couldn't ask for better mallets and great prices!"
Harold - Arkansas