Detail 01
Soft rubber heads
Rounder, quieter attack than hard plastic. Less bar noise, less fundamental clarity on metal bars.
Product detailSKU #1274228065925
Rhythm BandRB2319 Soft Rubber Mallets
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A pair of soft rubber mallets for classroom mallet instruments. Buy if you need cheap replacement or spare mallets for xylophones, glockenspiels, or bells.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Replacing lost or broken mallets on classroom xylophones and bells
- Building a spare set for a school percussion cart
- Beginners learning mallet technique on metal or wood bars
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Concert marimba or vibraphone work needing yarn-wound mallets
- Drum set or timpani playing — wrong head type entirely
- Players wanting a bright, articulate attack from the bars
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
Rubber rather than yarn
Wipes clean and survives being dropped in a bin. Yarn heads fray and unravel with rough handling.
Detail 03
Soft rather than hard
Kinder to bars and to ears in a classroom. Also less cut-through if you need volume.
Detail 04
Under $5
Priced as a consumable — replace them rather than repair them.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Mallets only — no instrument, no bag, no storage
- 02Confirm the head size fits the bar width on your instrument
- 03Soft rubber will not produce a bright attack on metal bells
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do these come as a pair?
Yes, this is a pair of mallets.
02Will these work on a glockenspiel?
Yes. Soft rubber gives a mellower, quieter tone on metal bars than hard plastic mallets.
03Can I use these on a marimba?
On a small classroom instrument, yes. On a concert marimba, yarn-wound mallets are the standard choice.
04Are these safe for kids to use?
Soft rubber heads are gentler on instrument bars and quieter in a room than hard mallets, which suits classroom use.
