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Medium hardness
Splits the difference between fundamental and attack. Middle of the range sounds full without the click of a hard mallet.
Product detailSKU #1274228076715
Innovative PercussionJim Casella Series Keyboard Mallets IP1002 (Medium / Marimba)
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The Korena take
Medium-hardness marimba mallets from Innovative Percussion's Jim Casella series. A general-purpose pair for players who need one set to cover most of the instrument.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Students needing one versatile marimba mallet for concert band
- Marimba parts that sit in the middle of the range
- A second pair for four-mallet work with a matching set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Xylophone or bells, where harder mallets are standard
- Extreme low-end marimba passages that need soft, heavy mallets
- Drumset or marching percussion
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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Marimba specific
Wound heads made for wood or synthetic bars. Won't produce the bright ping harder mallets give on metal.
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Keyboard mallet
Long, thin shafts for reaching across bars, unlike short drum-style handles.
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Pair
Two mallets. Four-mallet technique needs two pairs, so order accordingly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Ships as a pair — four-mallet playing requires buying two
- 02No mallet bag or case included
- 03Yarn heads wear with use and will need replacing over a season
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a xylophone?
They'll work but sound dull. Xylophone bars respond to harder mallets that bring out the attack. These are built for marimba.
02Is medium the right hardness to start with?
Yes for marimba. Medium covers most of the instrument's range and most concert band parts without needing a second set.
03How many do I need for four-mallet playing?
Two pairs. Each order gets you two mallets.
04Will these damage marimba bars?
No. Wound keyboard mallets are made for bar instruments. Harder rubber or plastic mallets are the ones to be careful with on wood bars.
