Detail 01
Large oval core with cord wrap
The vibraphone model uses an oval core rather than the marimba model’s round core.
Product detailSKU #1500000327929
Innovative PercussionTom Rarick Series Birch Handle Vibraphone Mallet Soft Navy Cord
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Innovative Percussion’s soft Navy Cord vibraphone mallet is part of the Tom Rarick Series, developed with Tom Rarick for evolving front-ensemble demands in marching. A large oval core sits beneath its cord wrap, while the polished birch handle measures 11/32 inch. The series uses heavier cores to increase projection and enhance the fundamental tone. Its larger handle is intended to provide balance and control during keyboard-mallet playing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Marching front-ensemble vibraphone writing that needs additional projection and emphasis on the fundamental tone.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players specifically seeking a smaller-diameter handle; this model uses an 11/32-inch birch handle.
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
11/32-inch polished birch handle
The larger handle is designed for balance and control.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm that the soft Navy Cord version is the intended vibraphone mallet model.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the core shape?
It has a large oval core.
02What is the handle material and size?
It uses a polished birch handle measuring 11/32 inch.
03What is the heavier core intended to do?
It increases projection and enhances the fundamental tone.
