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Cotton cord wrap
A dense, hard-edged wrap. It cuts through an ensemble with sharp attack rather than blending in softly.
Product detailSKU #1274034490291
PromarkFuture Pro Discovery Series Mallets Medium Blue Cord Fpc20
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cord-wrapped mallet from Promark's Future Pro Discovery line, aimed at metallophones. For students and school percussion programs buying a bright, articulate mallet.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School and beginner percussion on bells and metallophones
- Players needing clear note definition in ensemble parts
- Building a mallet set alongside yarn and rubber options
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a soft, warm tone on wooden bars
- Marimba work needing wide, mellow coverage
- Anyone needing a single do-everything mallet
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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Built for metallophones
Matched to metal bars. On wooden marimba bars this will sound harsh and can mark the bar surface.
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Medium hardness
The middle of the cord range. Enough attack for articulate passages without the glassy edge of a hard plastic head.
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Blue head
Color codes hardness within the series, so students can grab the right pair fast from a shared mallet bag.
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Part of the Future Pro Discovery series
The same line covers yarn, rubber, felt and phenolic heads, so you can add hardness options that match in shaft feel.
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$23.99
Student-tier pricing. This is a starter and school mallet, not a concert-hall specialty pair.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a pair of mallets only — no bag or roll included
- 02Cord mallets are wrong for marimba; you will want yarn for wooden bars
- 03Most band programs require two or three hardnesses, not one pair
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a marimba?
Not really. Cord is built for metal bars. On wooden marimba bars it sounds harsh and is rough on the bar surface. Use yarn instead.
02What is the difference between cord and yarn mallets?
Cord is dense and articulate, so each note speaks clearly. Yarn is softer and fuller, blending notes together. Cord for metallophones, yarn for wooden bars.
03Are these OK for a beginning school percussionist?
Yes. This is a student-level mallet built for bells and metallophones, which is where most beginners start in a band program.
04Will these work on a glockenspiel?
They will produce a clear tone on it. If your part is louder and needs more bite, the phenolic head in the same series is the harder option.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
8 detailsOther
- Fpf Felt
- Synthetic felt is almost wear-proof! Wood shaft for maximum playability.
- Fpp Phenolic
- Perfect for louder, more articulate glockenspiel passages.
- Fpr Rubber
- Provides maximum articulation on xylophones and metallophones. Can be used on any accessory instrument.
- Fpy Yarn
- For soft, full tone on the xylophones. Wrapped with long-lasting four-ply synthetic and wool-blend yarn.
- Fptr Triangle Beaters
- Available in two sizes for a variety of uses.
- Fpy100 Contra Bass Yarn
- Specifically for use on large tone bars. Lightweight design and longer shaft means easier handling.
- Fpc Cord
- Wrapped with a 100% cotton cord, provide a dense, articulate sound perfect for metallophones.
- Fpa Accessory
- Harder than the FPR. Just right for softer glockenspiel parts or as an accessory mallet.
