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Soft head
Reduces the click of the strike. Notes enter gently and blend, at the cost of definition in fast lines.
Product detailSKU #1274228070335
Vic FirthPro Vibe Series Birch Handle Keyboard Mallets 24B Soft
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Birch-handled soft keyboard mallet from the Pro Vibe Series. For vibraphone players who want a rounded attack with a rigid handle.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Quiet passages where the strike should not poke through
- Low bars, where soft heads draw out the fundamental
- Players who want soft heads but dislike rattan flex
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Loud ensemble playing where notes must cut through
- Players who need sharp, articulate attack
- Drum set, timpani, or cymbal work
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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Birch handle
Rigid with almost no flex. Your stroke goes straight into the bar, which suits the control soft mallets need.
Detail 03
Model 24B
Series numbering, birch variant. Reorder the same number to keep a matched pair.
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Keyboard mallet
Built for tuned bars only. Soft heads wear fast on anything harder than a bar keyboard.
Detail 05
Pro Vibe Series
Vibraphone-oriented line, so length and balance are set for bar keyboards rather than general percussion duty.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No bag, case, or mallet holder included
- 02Soft heads compress and wear faster than harder ones
- 03Confirm the pair count with the seller before ordering
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01When do I reach for a soft mallet?
When you want the note itself rather than the strike. Soft heads suppress the initial click, so lines blend instead of poking out of the texture.
02Will these be loud enough for ensemble playing?
Soft mallets trade projection for a rounded attack. If you need to cut through a group, a medium or harder weight will carry better.
03How does this compare to the 22 rattan?
This is birch and soft; the 22 is rattan and medium hard. Different handle stiffness and a very different attack — they cover opposite ends of a set.
04Can I use these on marimba?
They are keyboard mallets, so they will strike any tuned bar. The Pro Vibe Series is built around vibraphone, so balance and length are set for that instrument.
