Set of Soft Birch Mallets with Yarn. Vater Sticks. General Merchandise. Hal Leonard #VS-715. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.300606). Item Number: HL.300606 5x20 inches. These soft yarn-wound mallets offer a balanced attack that generates a rich and full-bodied tone. Perfect for any concert band or front ensemble setting, these mallets will have students sounding their best while helping bandleaders get the most out of their budgets.