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Plastic ball head
Hard and unwrapped, so the attack is bright and articulate. Every note speaks clearly, at the cost of warmth.
Product detailSKU #1274228066002
Rhythm BandRB2320 Plastic Ball Mallets
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Inexpensive hard plastic-head mallets for classroom mallet percussion, giving a bright, clear attack on metal and wood bars.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Classroom glockenspiel and xylophone work where notes must cut through
- Spare pairs for a music room where mallets get lost
- Students learning bar percussion who will lose or break a pair
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marimba players wanting a warm, soft tone from lower bars
- Anyone needing quiet practice — hard heads are loud and bright
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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Ball shape
Rounded contact point strikes the same way at any angle, which forgives inconsistent student technique.
Detail 03
Hard, unwrapped head
Nothing to fray or unravel. Yarn and cord mallets wear out in a classroom; these keep going.
Detail 04
$4.99
Cheap enough to keep several pairs on hand rather than rationing one pair per room.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Hard heads are wrong for marimba and can mark softer wooden bars
- 02Sold as mallets only — no instrument, no case
- 03Bright attack carries in a small room; expect a loud, cutting sound
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What instruments are these for?
Classroom bar percussion — glockenspiel, metallophone, xylophone. The hard head suits metal bars and hard synthetic bars where you want the note to speak clearly.
02Can I use these on a marimba?
Not a good match. Hard plastic on a marimba gives a thin, clacky attack and is harsh on rosewood bars. Yarn-wrapped mallets suit marimba.
03How many mallets come in a pack?
Mallets are sold in pairs, which is what one player needs for two-hand bar playing. For a class, count one pair per student station.
04Are these loud?
Yes. A hard unwrapped head puts all the energy into the attack, so they cut through a room. That is useful in a class and less so for quiet practice.
