Vic Firth VF-RT2 Mallet Recover Kit – American Custom® Timpani, Cartwheel
Restore Clear Articulation and Focused Attack to Timpani Mallets
The Vic Firth VF-RT2 Mallet Recover Kit is the official replacement head kit for American Custom® Timpani mallets designed with a cartwheel (articulate) playing profile.
Built to Vic Firth’s original specifications, this recover kit restores the clarity, definition, and focused attack required for precise timpani passages.
Ideal for orchestral, symphonic, and advanced ensemble settings, the RT2 recover kit is designed for players who need clear articulation and rhythmic definition without excessive hardness. Re-covering worn mallet heads ensures consistent response across the timpani set while avoiding the expense of full mallet replacement.
Key Features
- Genuine Vic Firth American Custom® replacement recover kit
- Designed for cartwheel-style timpani mallets
- Emphasises clarity, definition, and controlled articulation
- Felt construction matched to factory specifications
- Pre-sewn drawstring for secure, even installation
- Cost-effective solution for maintaining performance mallets
Who Is This Product For?
- Orchestral and symphonic percussionists
- Advanced students and conservatoire players
- Ensemble musicians requiring defined timpani articulation
- Schools and institutions maintaining premium mallet inventories
- Players refurbishing worn American Custom® timpani mallets
Compatibility
Designed for Vic Firth American Custom® Cartwheel-style Timpani Mallets, including:
- T2 / Cartwheel-profile American Custom® timpani mallets
Recover heads are sized and balanced to closely replicate the original factory heads for consistent playing feel and tonal response.
Specifications
- Product Type: Mallet Recover / Replacement Head Kit
- Model: RT2
- Series: American Custom® Timpani
- Application: Cartwheel / articulate timpani playing
- Material: Felt
- Quantity: Pair (recovers two mallets)
- Manufacturer Part Number: RT2
