The ProMark ATA series consists of Marching Tenor Mallets designed for different sound, feel, and weight requirements, primarily featuring aluminum shafts and specialized heads for marching percussion. The main differences lie in head size, material, and articulation (attack).
Here is a breakdown of the differences between the ProMark ATA models:
ATA1 (Marching Tenor Mallets): These are designed to provide a standard, versatile sound for tenor drums, often used for a mix of articulation and tone.
ATA2 (Hard Felt): A standard model in the series, often chosen for its balance of weight and sound, providing a solid, fundamental tone.
ATA2S (Smaller Hard Felt): Similar to the ATA2, the 'S' typically denotes a specialized "puffy" head design that offers a softer, more fundamental sound with less attack.
ATA3 (Acrylic): These feature an acrylic head, designed to provide extra weight on the front end for increased power and higher attack (articulation).
ATA4 (Rubber): These are designed for a specific sound profile within the range, typically offering a different hardness or weight compared to the 1, 2, and 3 models, focusing on a particular tonal range.
Features :
Shafts: Most, if not all, in this specific ATA series feature aluminum shafts with white powder coating and rubber grips.
Head Materials: They vary from specialized synthetic materials to acrylic (ATA3).
Taper: Marching mallets generally have a shorter taper to provide a front-weighted feel.
