Ahead MHHM - HARD MALLET HEADS - M THREAD (PAIR)

Historical Context and Positioning in the Range

In line with Ahead's modular spirit (drumsticks and accessories with replaceable parts), the MHHM tip is a simple solution to expand your sonic palette. It is aimed at drummers who want to quickly switch from a "stick" playing style to a felt sound while staying within the Ahead M-thread ecosystem.

Who This Drumstick/Instrument Is For

This accessory targets beginner to advanced drummers seeking soft nuances and precise control, especially in pop, jazz, ballads, ambient music, and orchestral passages. Ideal for rounder attacks on toms and cymbals (swells, felted accents) without changing sticks.

• Replace the sleeves as soon as cuts appear.
• Ahead sleeves are designed to protect the instrument and the stick ; their lifespan varies depending on playing style and can match or exceed that of a wooden stick, with no noticeable loss of feel over time.

Technical specifications

Category	accessories	Head	felt
Instrument	Battery	Color	White
Template	Hard	Diameter	3.18 cm

Reference	MHHM	Compatible sticks	sticks using M1S, M2S, SST sleeves
Origin	Made in the USA	Step 1	remove the tip before replacing the sleeve (unscrew it using a business card or pliers without crushing it ; the tip is also glued during manufacturing with a drop of glue).
Thickness	1.91 cm (0.75 inches)	Step 2	gently heat the used sleeve (with a hair dryer or conventional oven, never a microwave) to soften it and remove it.
Weight	10 grams	Step 3	gently heat the new sleeve to insert it ; check that the aluminum ring is properly in place before insertion.
Head type	felt	Step 4	to reinstall the tip, screw it halfway on, apply a drop of super glue to the thread, then tighten it until it makes contact with the sleeve.
Thread material	nylon	Important	the tighter the sleeves, the better the performance ; ensure that the aluminum ring is correctly positioned by gently tapping the handle on a soft surface.