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Soft yarn head
Draws tone out of the bar without a hard click. Sacrifices note definition in fast passages.
Product detailSKU #1274228076537
Innovative PercussionFundamental Series Keyboard Mallets F5 Soft Vibe/Rattan
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Soft rattan-handle vibraphone mallets for concert and school percussion. For a player building a first mallet set or replacing a broken pair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band vibraphone parts needing warm, blended sound
- School percussionists starting a keyboard mallet collection
- Sustained chordal passages where attack should stay quiet
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marimba players needing low-register weight and articulation
- Bright, cutting solo lines that need articulation over an ensemble
- Anyone wanting one pair to cover every keyboard instrument
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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Rattan handles
Rattan flexes more than birch. Whips into the bar, easier on the hands over long rehearsals, less precise at speed.
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Vibe-specific model
Weighted for metal bars, which respond with less mallet mass than wood or synthetic marimba bars.
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Fundamental Series
Innovative Percussion's entry line. Built for durability under student use rather than for a specific artist's touch.
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F5 hardness
The soft end of the range. You will want a medium or hard pair alongside these for varied repertoire.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a pair. A four-mallet part needs two pairs.
- 02Rattan can warp if stored under weight or in a hot car.
- 03Soft heads mark up fast on hard vibe bars; expect yarn wear.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on marimba?
You can, but they are built for vibraphone. On marimba, especially the low register, a soft vibe mallet will feel light and won't pull much fundamental out of the bars.
02How many mallets come in the package?
One pair, two mallets.
03Rattan or birch handles — which should I get?
Rattan flexes and absorbs shock, which most vibe players prefer for four-mallet work and long rehearsals. Birch is stiffer and more direct. These are rattan.
04Are these good for a beginning student?
Yes. This is the entry line, priced and built for school use. Soft is a reasonable first pair for concert band vibe parts.
