The felt is in good condition. This is a versatile mallet with a soft tone. Manufacturer's Description: The TPM-503B2 is suitable for delicate scenes such as French music and chamber music. It's a medium-soft type, and its roll expression is versatile from ppp to fff. Shaft: Bamboo, Head: Oak core / felt wound, Total length: 372mm, with grip tube. 500 Series Models supervised by Professor Koji Fukamachi of Aichi University of the Arts. There are two series: the "500B series" with plastic heads using bamboo shafts and the "520F series" with flannel heads. TPM-503B2 Suggested Retail Price: ¥13,970 (tax included) Released June 2014 Thank you for viewing.