Detail 01
Mushroom head shape
A rounded, wider contact face. More even sound across the bar and less risk of a hard point of attack.
Product detailSKU #1274115062237
Vic FirthMushroom Head Keyboard Mallets Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-hardness mushroom head mallets for keyboard percussion. For marimba, xylophone and bell players who need one general-purpose pair.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Concert band and orchestra keyboard percussion parts
- Students covering marimba, xylophone and bells with one pair
- Players who need a middle-ground hardness for mixed repertoire
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set or marching bass players — wrong tool entirely
- Marimba specialists who want yarn-wrapped warmth
- Parts calling for very hard, cutting xylophone attack
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
Medium hardness
Sits between soft and hard. Enough attack for xylophone clarity, enough give to avoid harshness on marimba.
Detail 03
Keyboard percussion mallet
Built for struck tuned bars — marimba, xylophone, bells, vibes — not drum heads or cymbals.
Detail 04
Sold as a pair
Two mallets, one per hand. Four-mallet playing requires two pairs.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Four-mallet repertoire needs two pairs, not one
- 02Hardness is instrument-dependent; bells and glockenspiel often want harder mallets
- 03Mallet heads wear and dent with use — inspect before performances
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will these work on a glockenspiel?
They will play it, but medium hardness gives a softer attack than most bell parts want. Hard plastic or brass mallets cut better on glockenspiel.
02Marimba or xylophone?
Both. Medium hardness is a compromise that works on either, though marimba specialists usually prefer softer yarn mallets and xylophone parts often want harder heads.
03How many mallets come in the set?
A pair — two mallets. If your music calls for four-mallet technique, you need to buy two pairs.
04Can I use these on a drum?
They are made for tuned bars. On a drum head they will sound thin, and hard bar mallets can damage heads.
