Vic Firth VF-GEN3 Tim Genis Beethoven Hard Mallets

Vic Firth VF-GEN3 Tim Genis – Beethoven – Hard Timpani Mallets

Powerful Clarity with a Full-Bodied Orchestral Voice

The Vic Firth VF-GEN3 Tim Genis "Beethoven – Hard" timpani mallets are designed to deliver a commanding, full-bodied tone with exceptional clarity.

Developed in collaboration with Boston Symphony Orchestra timpanist Tim Genis, the GEN3 model builds on the Beethoven design with a firmer wrap, allowing the timpani to speak clearly while retaining warmth and depth.

The white felt head, constructed around a felt core, produces a strong, focused articulation that cuts through dense orchestration without sounding brittle. Persimmon shafts contribute a darker, more resonant tonal character, offering excellent balance and effortless control.

The GEN3 is an ideal choice for repertoire demanding precision, definition and orchestral presence.

Key Features

• Hard felt design for strong articulation
• Full-bodied sound with excellent clarity
• Felt core for tonal consistency
• Persimmon shaft enhances weight, balance and richness

Who Is This Product For?

• Professional orchestral timpanists
• Advanced conservatoire and university students
• Players focused on classical and symphonic repertoire
• Performers needing clarity in louder passages
• Educators teaching articulation and projection

Specifications

• Product Type: Timpani Mallets (Pair)
• Length: 14 3/8" / 365 mm
• Head Diameter: approx. 1 1/2" / 38 mm
• Head Material: Felt (felt core with white felt wrapping)
• Shaft Material: Persimmon wood,
• Mallet/Beater Head Colour: White
• Mallet/Beater Shaft Colour: Natural wood