Detail 01
Rattan handle
Flexes on the stroke and rebounds off the bar. Helps fast rolls, but each stick's whip varies slightly.
Product detailSKU #1274228070206
Vic FirthPro Vibe Series Rattan Handle Keyboard Mallets 23 Blue Cord Medium
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium cord-wound keyboard mallets on rattan handles, blue cord. For vibraphone players who want handle flex and a warmer attack than yarn or plastic.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Vibraphone players who rely on rattan rebound for fast rolls
- Percussionists wanting cord's clearer attack over a yarn wrap
- Players matching mallet color-coding in a sectional mallet bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who prefer a stiff, non-flexing handle
- Anyone needing chime or mark tree mallets
- Four-mallet setups — one pair isn't enough
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
Cord winding
Cord gives a more defined attack than yarn while staying softer than bare rubber or plastic on the bar.
Detail 03
Blue cord
The color marks hardness within the series, so you can grab the right pair from a bag by sight.
Detail 04
Medium hardness
General-purpose grade. Note definition without hammering the bar on loud passages.
Detail 05
Model 23, Pro Vibe series
Same head as the 23B; the difference is rattan instead of birch under it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mallet bag or case included
- 02Rattan handles vary slightly in flex — normal for the material
- 03Buy two pairs for four-mallet playing
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Rattan or birch — which should I get?
Rattan flexes and rebounds, which helps fast rolls and lighter playing. Birch (the 23B) is stiffer and more direct. Pick by feel preference.
02What does the blue cord mean?
Cord color identifies the mallet within the series so you can pull the right hardness from a bag quickly.
03Cord versus yarn — what changes?
Cord gives a clearer, more defined attack. Yarn is softer and rounder. Cord suits vibraphone lines where note clarity matters.
04Do these come as a pair?
Yes, a pair. Two pairs are needed for four-mallet technique.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
