Detail 01
Medium hard
More attack and note definition than a soft mallet. Brings out articulation without the harshness of a hard mallet.
Product detailSKU #1274034490247
PromarkSystem Blue Diversity Series Mallets DV3 Medium Hard Marimba
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-hard marimba mallets, 16-1/2 inches, birch handle with rattan-wrapped head. For upper-register and general concert marimba work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert and ensemble marimba parts needing definition
- Upper and middle register passages where clarity matters
- Students building a graded mallet set by hardness
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Low-register marimba, where softer mallets pull more fundamental
- Vibraphone, xylophone or bells, which want different heads
- 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.
Detail 02
Rattan head material
Rattan flexes more than birch, giving a softer stroke feel and taking some edge off the attack.
Detail 03
Birch handle
Stiffer and more direct than rattan. Less whip in the shaft, so response feels controlled and predictable.
Detail 04
16-1/2 inch length
Standard concert mallet length. Long enough for four-mallet grips without unbalancing the pair.
Detail 05
0.313 inch diameter
A slim shaft. Sits comfortably in Stevens or Burton grips without crowding the hand.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a pair. Four-mallet playing needs two pairs.
- 02Marimba usually needs several hardnesses. One pair rarely covers a whole piece.
- 03Mallet wrap wears with use and is a consumable on a heavily played instrument.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on xylophone or bells?
They are built for marimba. Harder bars like xylophone and bells call for their own mallets, and a marimba mallet will sound dull and wear faster.
02How many mallets come in a pair?
Two. Four-mallet repertoire requires buying two pairs.
03What does medium hard mean for the sound?
Clearer attack and note definition than a soft mallet, without the click of a hard one. It is the common middle choice for general concert playing.
04Birch or rattan handle, which should I pick?
These have a birch handle: stiffer, more direct, less flex. Rattan handles whip more, which some players prefer for softer, rolled passages.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Handle Material
- Birch
- Head Material
- Rattan
2 detailsSize & weight
- Diameter
- 0.313 inch/ 7.94 mm
- Length
- 16-1/2 inch / 41.91 cm
