King DavidKing David 12WTCK 12-Inch Baton White - Tapered Cork Handle

This baton is lightweight and very comfortable to hold but still highly visible for singers and orchestra.

When you are five feet tall, a 15 inch conducting baton is unwieldy. This was the shortest one I could find, and I love it! The cork handle keeps it from slipping in your hand, and although it is shorter than most, is very visible to the choir or band.

Following the encountered advice of basing a conductor's baton's length on the length of the person's forearm this was the closest match I found short of ordering a custom baton. And I liked the shape of the cork handle. It reminded me of batons I'd seen used by band and coral directors.Initial feedback was that this baton seemed fine. Later feedback was based on interactions between the new user and much more experienced conductors. They thought this baton too short and gifted two longer and nicer batons to the recipient of this baton.None the less, this was a good baton to try first and should work exceedingly well for some. I learned that even well known symphony conductors through history have used what most consider odd-ball batons which supports the notion that what feels comfortable to the individual will work fine.

This baton is beautifully made, great quality. It is light, balanced, and sturdy. Highly recommended. I actually purchased this baton for my child, and she is pleased with it.

Great, tangible feel. Easy to show what you want out of it, and people respond well. It comes highly recommended from me.

Love it! I usually end up conducting a rehearsal with a pen or pencil, so this is an easy transition. Much more able to put the beat at the tip of the baton than with longer batons, and I much prefer the slimmer cork.

I wish this came with something to carry it with because for $13, it’s really really cheap quality. It works for what I need it for but for that price, a carrying case should be included.

Light, a little odd feeling in my hand, small medium female hand, but worth the price.