Solid steel core on ½” aluminum handle.  Covered in numerous layers of felt and fleece with a harder and softer side.  This diminutive stick packs a surprising amount of punch.  The double sided design gives it a huge dynamic range—hard side is ideal for soft notes, providing lots of lows with great articulation and projection; soft side is great for loud notes, giving even finicky tams excellent “bloom.”  Great go-to stick.