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XS size
The smallest head in the series. Sized for the highest-pitched bass drum, where a big head would muddy the articulation.
Product detailSKU #1274228076634
Innovative PercussionFBX Field Series Marching Bass Mallets XS
Sale
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-small marching bass drum mallets from the FBX Field Series. For the top-voice drum in a marching bass line.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching band bass lines needing a defined top voice
- Drum corps players covering the smallest bass drum
- Programs buying graduated mallets across a full bass line
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert bass drum — field mallets are built for outdoor projection
- Anyone needing mallets for larger bass drums in the line
- Drum set kick work — these are hand-held marching 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.
Detail 02
Field Series designation
Built for outdoor volume and durability rather than the softness a concert hall needs.
Detail 03
Marching bass design
Held horizontally and played on both heads. Weight and balance differ from a concert bass beater.
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Graduated sizing within the series
Sizes step up with drum size. Matching mallet to drum keeps articulation even across the line.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold for one drum position — a full bass line needs multiple sizes
- 02Match the size to your drum; XS on a large bass drum loses tone
- 03Mallets only. No drum, carrier, or bag included
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which drum size are XS mallets for?
The smallest, highest-pitched drum in a marching bass line — typically the top voice. Larger drums in the line take progressively larger mallets from the series.
02Can I use these on a concert bass drum?
They are built for field projection, not concert-hall dynamics. A concert bass beater gives you the low, soft roll a concert part usually calls for.
03Do I need to buy a full set?
Only if you are outfitting an entire bass line. Individual players covering one drum position need just the size matching their drum.
04Do these come as a pair?
Marching bass mallets are normally sold as a matched pair, since the part is played on both heads. Confirm the quantity before ordering.
