This rounded, curvy mid-mallet with its 6061 aircraft grade aluminum wrap-around face-sole technology - including the new vibration-dampening membrane - sweeping single-bend shaft, and pop-through flange alignment system frames classic simplicity with rock-solid design and modern engineering. Sound, feel and balance are optimized by moving the heavier stainless steel to the perimeter and incorporating the lighter aluminum components to maximize MOI (moment of inertia), stability and, ultimately, confidence.