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Two-tone head
The two striking faces differ in hardness. Rotating the mallet in your hand changes attack brightness without changing mallets.
Product detailSKU #1274115047073
Grover ProTwo-Tone Chime Mallet Pm4 Large
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A large two-tone chime mallet. For percussionists who need both a soft and a hard attack on tubular bells without swapping mallets mid-part.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Chime parts shifting from soft entrances to full-volume strikes
- Pit players with no time to change mallets between measures
- Covering an entire chime part with one mallet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Keyboard percussion — marimba, vibes and xylophone need their own mallets
- Drumset, snare or hand percussion of any kind
- Players who already own dedicated hard and soft chime mallets
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Large (PM4) size
More mass behind the stroke, so it favors full-volume chime hits over delicate ones.
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Made for chimes
Chimes are struck on the metal top cap, so the head is built to take repeated metal contact.
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Sold as a single
Normal for chimes — one hand strikes while the other hand or the damper pedal controls sustain.
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$43
One mallet covers the part, so the cost is closer to a pair of keyboard mallets in practice.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Chime-specific — it won't serve as a general-purpose mallet
- 02Inspect your chime caps; worn or sharp caps chew through heads faster
- 03Treat the head as a consumable; metal contact wears it down
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work on marimba or vibraphone?
No. Chime mallets are much heavier and harder than keyboard mallets. You'd risk damaging bars and get a dead, clacky tone. Use yarn or cord mallets there.
02What does two-tone actually mean?
The head has two striking surfaces of different hardness. Flip the mallet to move from a rounder, softer attack to a brighter, more articulate one.
03Is large the right size for me?
Large suits full-volume chime writing in band and orchestra. If your parts sit quiet or you play a smaller chime set, a lighter mallet is easier to control.
04Do I need two of them?
Most chime parts use one mallet while the other hand or the foot pedal handles damping. A second is useful as a backup or for two-handed passages.
