Detail 01
Medium hardness
Compromise setting. Enough attack to hear the note start, enough give to avoid a hard click on wooden bars.
Product detailSKU #1274115062448
Vic FirthRound Head Keyboard Mallets Medium
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Medium-hardness round head mallets for marimba, vibes, and other tuned percussion. A middle-ground pair for students and anyone needing one general-purpose mallet.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School and ensemble marimba or vibraphone parts
- A first pair when you do not know what hardness you need
- Middle-register playing where you want tone and articulation
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Drum set or hand percussion. These are keyboard mallets only
- Bright, cutting bell and glockenspiel parts needing hard mallets
- Low-register marimba work that calls for soft 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.
Detail 02
Round head
Even contact from any striking angle, so tone stays consistent as you move across the keyboard.
Detail 03
Keyboard mallets
Built for tuned bars: marimba, xylophone, vibes, bells. Not for drum heads or cymbals.
Detail 04
Vic Firth build
Standard shaft diameter, so they sit normally in a mallet bag alongside other brands.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a pair. Four-mallet playing needs two pairs
- 02No mallet bag or case included
- 03Check your part first. Some pieces name a specific hardness
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a xylophone?
Yes, though medium mallets on xylophone give a rounder, less cutting sound than hard mallets. For bright xylophone parts, go harder.
02Are these for drums?
No. Keyboard mallets are for tuned bar instruments. Bass drum and timpani use different heads and shafts entirely.
03Do I need two pairs?
Only for four-mallet technique. Two-mallet playing needs one pair.
04Soft, medium, or hard for a beginner?
Medium. It works across most of the range and most school repertoire, and gives a clear sense of what softer or harder would change.
