Mike Balter has designed five basic models in the Pro Vibe Mallet Series. They range from Hard to Soft with a separate distinction for the Jazz model. They are all 15 1/2" in length other than the Jazz series which is 14 1/2". The heavier, rounded shaped Cord heads are ideal for the preferred vibraphone sound. Sold in pairs, we list the most popular handles: Rattan. These have the flexibilty and bend necessary for playing vibes.
Mike Balter makes a wide variety of unwound mallets for keyboard playing. Because of the various hardnesses the use will vary according to the instrument being played. The two handles we feature are Birch and Rattan. Birch is light weight, very strong and durable. Because of the lack of flex, Marimba players often choose this type of shaft, The Rattan is very flexible and has a bend to it. Vibe players especially recommend this handle and they are the top More Info »
The cornerstone of the Mike Balter keyboard mallet line is the Ensemble Series. These single-tone yarn wound mallets feature solid rubber cores that are the ideal weight for general playing. Their proven reliability has made them an industry standard that continues to exceed the needs of the player. Available in Birch or Rattan Handles. All handles over 15 3/4" in length other than the #17(15") and #18(14").Sold in pairs.
Innovative Percussion IP903 Dark James Ross Xylo/Glock Mallet
These high quality Innovative mallets are designed by James Ross, percussionist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Features Dark Sounding Xylophone/Glockenspiel Mallet Rattan handles extremely durable White Mallet head Concert Hall Tested
Vic Firth M11 Keyboard Mallets from the Vic Firth American Custom Keyboard Mallets Series are intended for bells and bell tree. They feature a brass head on a birch shaft for rigidity and consistency. Length=16"
Vic Firth M6 Keyboard Mallets from the Vic Firth American Custom Keyboard Mallets Series feature a 1″ hard phenolic ball head. Intended for all-around playing on bells and xylophone. Birch shaft for rigidity and consistency. Length=16"
Vic Firth M4 Keyboard Mallets from the Vic Firth American Custom Keyboard Mallets Series feature a 3-ply nylon yarn super-soft large round head for pianissimo dynamic levels on vibraphone and marimba. Birch shaft for rigidity and consistency. Length=16"
Vic Firth M2 Keyboard Mallets from the Vic Firth American Custom Keyboard Mallets Series feature a 3-ply nylon yarn medium hard round head for all-around playing on vibraphone and marimba. Birch shaft for rigidity and consistency. Length=16"
Innovative Percussion IP906 Brilliant Xylo/Glock James Ross Mallet
These high quality Innovative mallets are designed by James Ross, percussionist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The features are: -Brilliant Sounding Xylophone/Glockenspiel Mallet -Rattan handles extremely durable -Black Mallet head -Concert Hall Tested
Innovative Percussion IP904 Hard James Ross Xylo/Glock Mallet
These high quality orchestral IP904 Hard Xylophone/Glockenspiel Mallets by Innovative Percussion are designed for James Ross, percussionist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Features: Hard Sound Rattan handles extremely durable Green Mallet head Concert Hall Tested Wide Variety of Timbres
Innovative Percussion IP907 Small Brass Glockenspiel James Ross Mallet
These high quality Innovative mallets are designed by James Ross, percussionist for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Features: Small Brass Glockenspiel Mallets Rattan handles extremely durable 11/16" Brass Mallet head Concert Hall Tested
The ProMark Signature Jazz vibraphone series features four mallets by top vibe players. The mallets are well suited for both comping and solo performance. Signature Jazz Vibraphone Series PBM Bill Molenhof Mallets ProMark PBM Bill Molenhof signature vibraphone mallets were designed by teacher, composer, and recording artist, Bill Molenhof. Featuring a birch handle and grey cord wrapping, the PBM provides medium articulation which is well suited to both comping and solo performances. PBM mallets feature a cord wrap over a More Info »
Innovative Percussion OS2 Full Hard Xylophone Orchestral Series Mallet
This orchestral xylophone mallet has been designed in conjunction with Chris Deviney of the Philadelphia Orchestra with the orchestral player in mind. The OS2 is: -Hard Sounding Glock Mallet -1" Head Diameter-White -Rattan Shaft Description: Full sound with little surface sound. Hard enough for forte passages. Repertoire Usage: Gershwin – “Porgy and Bess” Kabalevsky – “Colas Breugnon Overture”
