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Birch handle
Stiff and low-flex. Motion goes straight into the bar with little whip, so strokes land where you place them.
Product detailSKU #1274228070300
Vic FirthPro Vibe Series Birch Handle Keyboard Mallets 21B
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A birch-handled keyboard mallet from Vic Firth's Pro Vibe line, built for vibraphone and other tuned-bar work at a mid-tier price.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vibraphone players who want a stiff, direct-feeling handle
- Percussionists building a graded mallet set by model number
- School and pit percussion where handles take daily abuse
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer the flex and rebound of rattan
- Anyone who needs a stated hardness rating before buying
- Drum set, timpani, or cymbal duty — wrong tool
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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Keyboard mallet
Shaped and weighted for tuned bars. Not intended for drumheads, cymbals, or hardware.
Detail 03
Model 21B
Series numbering. Match the number when you reorder so the pair you add behaves like the ones you own.
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Pro Vibe Series
Vic Firth's vibraphone-focused line, so handle length and balance are set up for bar keyboards rather than general utility.
Detail 05
$54.99
Mid-tier mallet pricing. Expect replaceable-consumable economics — heads wear before handles do.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No case, bag, or mallet holder is included
- 02Confirm the pair count with the seller before ordering
- 03Birch does not flex — grip pressure changes your sound more than with rattan
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Are these for vibraphone or marimba?
They are Pro Vibe Series keyboard mallets, so vibraphone is the intended home. They will strike any tuned bar keyboard, but the series is built around vibes.
02Birch or rattan handle — what's the difference?
Birch is stiff with almost no flex, giving a direct, controlled stroke. Rattan bends slightly and rebounds off the bar, which some players prefer for fast passages.
03How hard is the head?
The hardness is not printed on this model. If you need a specific hardness, choose a model that states it, such as the 24B Soft.
04Can I use these on a drum or glockenspiel?
These are keyboard mallets. Using them on drumheads or hard metal bars will wear the heads quickly and is not what they are built for.
