Meinl SB400 - MALLET BATTERIE SOFT
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Historical Context and Positioning in the Range
The Super Soft is part of the tradition of mallets dedicated to the drumset, designed to expand the drummer's sonic palette beyond classic sticks. Within a "textures"-oriented range, it belongs to the softest models, favoring roundness, sustain, and mass effects rather than definition.
Who This Drum/Mallet Is For
This drum mallet suits both beginner and advanced drummers seeking broad and enveloping sounds. Perfect for post-rock, ambient, film music, modern pop, worship, and dynamic crescendo passages on toms ("thunderous toms") or cymbal pads.
Technical specifications
| Category | Stick/mallet |
| Instrument | Battery |
| Template | soft |
| Material | hickory |
| Head | felt |
| Color | Natural |
| Length (cm) | 40 cm |
Questions frequently asked
Is the Meinl SB400 Super Soft suitable for cymbal rolls and swells?
Its lightweight and Soft Felt head are designed to produce large swells with a soft attack. The soft felt enhances cymbal textures without harshness.
What sound does a Super Soft mallet produce on toms?
The 41 mm felt head easily excites the drumheads for broad impacts. Toms gain roundness and sustain with a gentle attack.
What are the dimensions of this drumstick?
The length is 400 mm, or 40 cm. The shaft has a diameter of 14 mm and the head measures 41 mm in diameter.
What material is the shaft made from?
The shaft is made of American hickory, a material chosen here for a stable feel and balanced response.
For which music styles is this felt mallet suitable?
This model is aimed at drummers seeking broad textures in post-rock, ambient, film music, modern pop, or worship. Its Soft Felt head allows working crescendos on toms and cymbal pads. It is made in Germany.



