Detail 01
Rattan handle
Rattan flexes on the stroke. Easier on the hands over long sessions, and the rebound feels springier than birch.
Product detailSKU #1274228076686
Innovative PercussionAA25 Medium Vibraphone/Marimba Orange Cord Rattan Handle
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium yarn mallets on rattan handles for vibraphone and marimba. For players who want flex in the shaft and a general-purpose hardness.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Middle-register marimba and vibraphone in concert settings
- Four-mallet playing where shaft flex helps interval changes
- A first do-everything pair for keyboard percussion
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Xylophone and bells, which need harder heads
- Players who want the stiff, uniform feel of birch shafts
- Very soft, dark passages that call for a softer head
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.
Detail 02
Medium hardness
The middle setting. Enough definition for note clarity, enough cushion to stay warm on wood and metal bars.
Detail 03
Vibraphone / marimba rated
Safe on metal vibe bars and on rosewood or synthetic marimba bars.
Detail 04
Orange cord wrap
Cord wrap gives slightly more articulation than plain yarn, and the color makes your pair easy to spot in a shared stick bag.
Detail 05
Sold as a pair
Two mallets. Four-mallet marimba or vibe playing needs a second set.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Pair only — four-mallet players need two sets
- 02Rattan varies naturally in stiffness; shafts are not identical
- 03Cord wraps wear with use, especially on hard strokes
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Rattan or birch handles — which should I get?
Rattan flexes and absorbs shock, which many keyboard players prefer for long sessions. Birch is stiffer and more uniform. This pair is rattan.
02Can I use these on xylophone?
They will not harm the bars, but medium yarn-cord heads give little attack on hard bars. Xylophone wants a harder mallet.
03How many mallets come in a set?
One pair, two mallets.
04Is medium a good all-around choice?
For vibraphone and marimba, yes. Medium covers most concert repertoire without being too soft to articulate or too hard to blend.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Orange
