IVSOM, Surdo head, goat skin head with wooden hoop, 16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch Size:22 inches The mallet head is smaller

The mallet head is smaller than other IVSOM mallets and the grip is large

I strongly suggest experimenting with different configurations and figure out what you like

You will want to tune your drum for rehearsal and de-tune your drum after rehearsal to get the longest lifespan out of your head

It comes with the scraper

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IVSOM, Surdo head, goat skin head with wooden hoop, 16 inch, 18 inch, 20 inch Size:22 inches The mallet head is smallerThese heads are what they use in the samba schools of Rio. They consist of goat skin wrapped around and tucked into a wooden hoop while the skin is wet and pliable. Each head is a slightly different color depending on the particular goat used. Keep in mind the photo might not be of the exact same head that shows up at your door. Natural goat skin surdo heads sound terrific, and with a little extra care you can make them last a long time! Skin heads