Vandoren SR3435 Baritone Saxophone ReedsDeveloped in 1983 for jazz and popular music, the JAVA reed incorporates a thicker tip and a more flexible palette than the Tradational reed which allows the reed to vibrate over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity. Strength: 3. 5 A thicker tip and a more flexible palette than the Traditional reed allow vibration over a larger surface area with maximum elasticity Much greater playing flexibility, as the resultant elasticity zone is very