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Medium 1 1/2 inch head
Middle ground between the 1 1/4 and 1 3/4 options — enough mass for volume without losing note definition.
Product detailSKU #1274228070171
Vic FirthChime Mallets Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium chime mallets from Vic Firth, sized 1 1/2 inch. For percussionists playing mark tree or wind chimes in a band or orchestra section.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert percussionists covering mark tree parts in ensemble music
- School and church percussion kits needing a dedicated chime mallet
- Players wanting one middle-weight option instead of buying all three sizes
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Keyboard percussion — these are not marimba or vibraphone mallets
- Drum set players; nothing here applies to a kit
- Anyone needing the brighter 1 1/4 or heavier 1 3/4 head
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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1 1/4 inch head (small)
The lighter option in this line. Less mass means quicker articulation and a thinner sound.
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1 3/4 inch head (large)
The heaviest option. More mass drives more volume and a fuller tone from the bar.
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Sold as a pair
Covers two-handed chime work. A second pair matters only if you split parts across players.
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Vic Firth build
Standard percussion-shop stock, so replacements are easy to find when a head wears through.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Head size is fixed at medium — order small or large separately if needed
- 02No mallet bag, case, or stand comes with these
- 03Confirm your part calls for chime mallets, not general keyboard mallets
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What size are the medium mallets?
The medium head measures 1 1/2 inches. Vic Firth also offers a 1 1/4 inch small and a 1 3/4 inch large in this line.
02Can I use these on a marimba or vibraphone?
No. These are chime mallets. Keyboard percussion needs yarn or cord-wound mallets sized for those bars.
03Which size should I start with?
Medium is the general-purpose choice. Go small for lighter, more articulate passages and large when you need more volume.
04Do these come as a pair?
Yes, they ship as a pair, which is what most chime and mark tree parts call for.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsOther
- Small
- 1 1/4 inch head
- Large
- 1 3/4 inch head
- Medium
- 1 1/2 inch head
