This is a set of 3 mallets - sold as a set. The Encore Yarn Series mallets were the first latex-wrapped core mallets in history, and have since remained staple implements of percussionists the world over. These mallets set Encore Mallets apart from the rest of the industry. A full, rich, and round sound of maximum fundamental and minimum attack is achieved through the combination of hand-wrapped latex and durable 100% sport wool yarn. Hard, with birch shafts.