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THE ONE SYSTEM YOU NEED FOR A COMMANDING LEAD
SPYR Mallets have been engineered from the ground up to give instructors and performers an edge across a breadth of playing applications. The suite includes 24 mallets for marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, and glockenspiel.
REVOLUTIONARY PRODUCTION PROCESS
OVERMOULDING
Our new in-house production of mallet cores ensures consistency in shape and hardness, so you always know what you’re going to get and how it’s going to play.
INSERTION
Threaded inserts and 2-part epoxy creates a strong fusion between core and shaft, resulting in unprecedented structural integrity.
WINDING
Originally pioneered by D’Addario’s string making technology, the new winding process creates a stronger, more consistent wrapped mallet.
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COHESIVE TONAL SPECTRUM
Forget multiple mallet lines for different ensembles.
Designed in collaboration with world-renowned percussionists and educators Kevin Shah and Tony Nunez, the SPYR series features a full suite of 24 mallets, which cover a cohesive tonal spectrum of sounds required on keyboard instruments in a variety of ensembles.
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CONSISTENT TO THE CORE
Using a patented process, ProMark mallet cores are injection molded in-house, then threaded onto shafts and bonded with epoxy. A proprietary wrapping method extends the life of the mallet and improves consistency.
COLOR SYSTEM NAVIGATION
SPYR boasts a unique color system to help make finding the right mallet intuitive — darker colors for softer mallets and brighter colors for harder mallets. Additionally, base wrap yarn colors were optimized for visibility on each instrument, with a lighter color to contrast wooden marimba bars and a darker color to contrast metal vibraphone bars.
VIBRAPHONE
MARIMBA
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MARIMBA
DESIGNED IN COLLABORATION WITH
KEVIN SHAH & TONY NUNEZ
"The completion of SPYR not only represents how we approach percussion today, it also represents 20 years of trial and error in the band room, concert hall and competitive arena. At its core, SPYR was built to bridge the gap between performer, band director, and instructor. We've removed the mystery of how a great mallet should sound, how to choose the right mallet for any performance situation, and we've provided a better tool to communicate sound through the (patented) SPYR color system. SPYR has been meticulously built from the inside out to cover the entire spectrum of needs for any performance ensemble."
– Kevin Shah & Tony Nunez
ARCADIA WORLD
“When crafting our ensemble sound, the most important consideration is balance and blend. SPYR offers us the ability to shape our sound to the highest degree, precisely capturing the exact color we want.”
MATTHEW STRAUSS
"D'Addario understands that you need the right tools for the job. They support this idea through innovation, accountability, and desire to serve the needs for all musicians."
RAY ULIBARRI
“I am extremely excited about the fresh new choices the SPYR series delivers. These mallets are redefining the Reagan Front Ensemble sound palette with groundbreaking technology and craftsmanship"
