Detail 01
XL head
More mass and a wider contact patch, so a large head moves fully instead of just being tapped.
Product detailSKU #1274228076534
Innovative PercussionFBX Soft Field Series Marching Bass Mallets XL SOFT TAPERED HICKORY HANDLE
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Extra-large soft marching bass mallets with tapered hickory handles. For the bottom drums in a line, where low end matters more than sharp definition.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Largest bass drums that need weight and depth behind each hit
- Outdoor bottom-voice parts anchoring the ensemble's low end
- Players who want more head mass to move a big head
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Top bass drums and fast unison runs needing crisp articulation
- Anyone wanting one pair to cover the whole bass line
- Concert bass drum work, where field mallets over-articulate
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
soft
Rounds off the attack and pushes energy into the fundamental. Depth over definition.
Detail 03
tapered hickory handle
Hickory is stiff and transmits rebound cleanly; the taper shifts balance toward the head for easier swing.
Detail 04
Field Series
Built for outdoor projection and marching wear rather than concert-hall nuance.
Detail 05
$75.99
Top of this FBX group — the XL soft head and hickory handle cost more than the medium pair.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bottom-drum mallets — the rest of your line needs harder, smaller heads
- 02Mallets only; no bag or drum comes into it
- 03Soft XL heads blur fast passages, so check your book before committing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What drum are these meant for?
The largest drums in a marching bass line. The XL head and soft feel are there to move a big head and produce low end rather than sharp articulation.
02Why hickory instead of another handle?
Hickory is stiff and dense, so it transfers rebound to your hand with little flex. The taper moves balance toward the head, which helps swing a heavy mallet.
03Can I use these on the whole bass line?
They are too soft and large for the upper drums, which would lose definition. Lines normally grade mallet size and hardness down as the drums get smaller.
04Are soft mallets quieter?
Not quieter, just different. They trade attack for low-frequency weight, so hits sound deeper and less clicky at the same playing effort.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
