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Medium-hard oval rubber
Identifies this mallet’s rubber head material, oval shape, and medium-hard designation.

Independent shopping perspective
Medium-hard oval rubber keyboard mallets from Vic Firth’s Articulate Series. They are designed for xylophone, bell, and glockenspiel work, with the series positioned around control and dynamic range across keyboard repertoire. The medium-hard oval rubber configuration gives percussionists a clearly identified option when selecting from the series’ different head and handle choices. It suits players building a focused mallet selection for jazz, classical, or contemporary arrangements.


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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Identifies this mallet’s rubber head material, oval shape, and medium-hard designation.
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Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
They are designed for keyboard instruments including xylophones, bells, and glockenspiels.
This model has a medium-hard oval rubber head.