This is a very light mallet. I should point out that I'm using it on a drumset, a reduced one used for some acoustic jamming and gigs, but I'm a drummer and as such have a somewhat "heavy hand". The role I have installed for these is some atmospheric cymbal sounds and low volume rumble on the toms. It works fine, but feels a bit weird since it is so thin in my hands (drumsticks are usually twice as thick). This helps you unconsciously to play lightly with it and since this is what I wanted I'm satisfied. I cannot speak for the endurance of the head because I haven't had it for long, but for now it's holding up.