Vic Firth VF-RT4 Mallet Recover Kit – American Custom® Timpani, Ultra Staccato
Maximum Definition and Precision for Highly Articulate Timpani Playing
The Vic Firth VF-RT4 Mallet Recover Kit is the official replacement head kit for American Custom® Timpani mallets designed with an ultra-staccato playing profile.
This recover kit restores the sharpest articulation and most immediate attack available in the American Custom® timpani range, making it ideal for passages requiring extreme rhythmic precision and clarity.
Engineered for highly defined note starts and minimal sustain, the RT4 recover kit is perfectly suited to contemporary orchestral writing, exposed rhythmic figures, and ensemble contexts where timpani articulation must cut clearly through the texture. Re-covering worn mallets ensures tonal consistency while extending mallet life in professional and institutional settings.
Key Features
- Genuine Vic Firth American Custom® replacement recover kit
- Designed for ultra-staccato-style timpani mallets
- Delivers maximum articulation with instant attack
- Minimal sustain for precise rhythmic definition
- Felt construction matched to factory specifications
- Pre-sewn drawstring for secure, even installation
Who Is This Product For?
- Professional orchestral percussionists
- Advanced conservatoire and postgraduate students
- Players performing highly articulated timpani parts
- Ensembles requiring extreme clarity and note separation
- Schools and orchestras maintaining full articulation ranges
Compatibility
Designed specifically for Vic Firth American Custom® Ultra Staccato Timpani Mallets, including:
- T4 / Ultra-Staccato-profile American Custom® timpani mallets
Recover heads are carefully sized and weighted to replicate original factory heads, preserving the intended feel, balance, and response.
Specifications
- Product Type: Mallet Recover / Replacement Head Kit
- Model: RT4
- Series: American Custom® Timpani
- Application: Ultra Staccato / maximum articulation
- Material: Felt
- Quantity: Pair (recovers two mallets)
- Manufacturer Part Number: RT4
