Kakesa Steelpan Mallets: Top quality Wood Steel Drum Pan Mallets/Sticks for Guitar/Cello steel drums. When it comes to mallets, it's all about the POC (Point Of Contact). PanWest steel drum mallets and sticks are specially designed to achieve a certain weight and balance that makes playing your steel drum fun. PanWest steel drum mallets are attractively designed to specifications that provide the best feel; and bring out the best response from your steel drum. Our steel drum mallets are made from varnished wood dowels with durable latex tips of the perfect durometer. PanWest steel drum mallets are available for lead/tenor, double seconds, guitar/cello and bass steel drums. Built to last.