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Poly ball head
Molded plastic head. More durable than yarn or cord wrap, with nothing to fray or unravel.
Product detailSKU #1274115062413
Vic FirthM14 Soft Poly Ball Mallets
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Soft poly ball mallets from Vic Firth's M14 line. For percussionists who need a gentle, low-attack strike rather than a hard articulated one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Soft passages where a hard mallet would be too aggressive
- Players building out a mallet set alongside harder options
- Warm, low-attack tone in ensemble or practice settings
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing crisp articulation in fast passages
- Players wanting one do-everything mallet
- Drum kit players looking for sticks rather than mallets
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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Soft rating
Softer strike means less attack and less high-end ping. Notes speak more gently.
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Sold as a pair
One pair covers two-handed playing. Four-mallet work needs a second pair.
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$24.99
Roughly the going rate for a name-brand mallet pair. Mallets last longer than sticks.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as one pair — four-mallet technique requires buying two
- 02No case or pouch included; mallet bags are sold separately
- 03Soft mallets are one part of a set, not a standalone solution
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many mallets come in the package?
One pair — two mallets.
02What does 'soft' mean here?
It describes the hardness of the head. Softer heads produce less attack and a gentler tone than hard heads.
03Is a poly head more durable than yarn?
Generally yes. Molded plastic has no wrapping to fray, unravel, or wear through the way yarn and cord do.
04Can I use these for four-mallet playing?
You'd need two pairs. This is a single pair of two mallets.
