PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
KEYBOARD MALLETS GLOCK/XYLOPHONE SERIES Bell, Xylophone Mallets ..............Page 23
UNWOUND SERIES Marimba, Xylophone, Bell Mallets ............Page 1 BALTER BASIC..........................................................................Page 25
ENSEMBLE SERIES Marimba Mallets .......................................Page 4 BALTER BASICS II ....................................................................Page 26
PRO VIBE SERIES Vibe Mallets .................................................Page 6 BAND DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL....................................................Page 26
WIDE BAR SERIES Vibe Mallets................................................Page 7 CONCERT MALLETS
ARTIST SERIES Vibe Mallets .....................................................Page 7 TRIANGLE BEATERS.................................................................Page 27
JOE LOCKE SERIES Vibe Mallets ...............................................Page 9 TIMPANI MALLETS ..................................................................Page 27
PERFORMING ARTIST SERIES Marimba Mallets .....................Page 9 CONCERT BASS DRUM MALLETS ...........................................Page 28
MUSHROOM HEAD SERIES Vibe, Marimba Mallets .................Page 10 TAM-TAM AND GONG MALLETS .........................................Page 29
TRADITION PLUS SERIES Marimba Mallets ............................Page 11 EMIL RICHARDS SOUNDS OF THE STUDIO SERIES .................Page 29
CONTEMPORARY SERIES Marimba Mallets .............................Page 12 LOUIE BELLSON DRUMSET SERIES.........................................Page 30
GRANDIOSO UNWOUND SERIES Marimba, Xylophone, Bell Mallets...Page 13 WORLD PERCUSSION MALLETS.............................................Page 30
ULTIMATE SERIES Marimba Mallets ........................................Page 14 CHIME MALLETS ......................................................................Page 31
SUPER VIBE SERIES Vibe Mallets .............................................Page 16 SUSPENDED CYMBAL MALLETS .............................................Page 31
LATEX COVERED SERIES Marimba Mallets...............................Page 17 MARCHING MALLETS
UNIVERSAL SERIES Marimba Mallets ......................................Page 18 MULTI-TOM MALLETS .............................................................Page 32
HIGH VOLUME SERIES Marimba, Xylophone Mallets...............Page 19 FELT BASS DRUM MALLETS ....................................................Page 32
CHORALE SERIES Marimba Mallets..........................................Page 20 PUFF BASS DRUM MALLETS ...................................................Page 33
SHADOW SERIES Marimba Mallets ..........................................Page 21 MALLET CASES.........................................................................Page 33
TITANIUM SERIES Vibe, Marimba Mallets................................Page 22 CROSS REFERENCE CHART .............................................Page 34
CLAIRE EDWARDES SERIES ...................................................Page 22
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KEYBOARD MALLETS
UNWOUND SERIES
The Unwound Series consists of various oval shaped rubber, wood, metal, and plastic heads to
supply multiple timbres and dynamic levels. Designed for response, clarity, control and sensitivity.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
1 Black Rubber Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/8" Marimba practice mallet
Birch, Fiberglass
Percussion ensemble, full
2 Tan Rubber Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/8" Low end of marimba orchestra, or band marimba
Birch, Fiberglass Xylophone practice mallet parts. Also try them on auxil-
3 Brown Rubber Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/8" Middle range of marimba iary percussion. Hand drums,
Birch, Fiberglass Xylophone practice mallet wood blocks, temple blocks,
even suspended cymbals.
4 Light Green Rubber Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/8" Full range of marimba
Birch, Fiberglass Softer sound on xylophone
5 Dark Green Rubber Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/8" Full range of xylophone
Birch, Fiberglass Upper range of marimba
6 Grey Rubber Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/8" Full range of xylophone
Birch, Fiberglass Soft sound on bell

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Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
7 1 1/4" Maple Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/4" Xylophone, Wood Blocks A different take on the wood
Birch, Fiberglass xylophone mallet. A lighter
quality with the same presence.
8 7/8" Rosewood Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/4" Wood Blocks, Temple Blocks A natural wood sound on wood
Birch, Fiberglass blocks and temple blocks.
8A 1 1/4" Rosewood Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/4" Rosewood Xylophone, Wood The classic sound on a
Birch, Fiberglass Blocks, Temple Blocks rosewood xylophone. Extremely
well balanced with great
presence and warmth.
9 5/8" Oval Brass Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/8" Bells, Mark Tree What has become the standard
Birch, Fiberglass brass mallet.
9A 5/8" Oval Aluminium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/8" Bells A lighter quality sound com-
Birch, Fiberglass pared to brass. Great for the
2nd excerpt from the Sorcerer's
Apprentice
10 1 1/8" Phenolic Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/4" Bells, Xylophone The "go-to" bell mallet. Full,
Birch, Fiberglass rich sound. Try them on the
opening of Pines of Rome

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Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
10A 7/8" Phenolic Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/4" Bells Smaller and lighter version
Birch, Fiberglass of Model 10. A great all
around bell mallet.
91 1 1/8" Poly Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/8" Xylophone, Bells A subtle, transparent quality.
Birch, Fiberglass Great for those ambiguous,
textural moments. Perfect for
blending with the woodwinds.
92 1 1/8" Lexan Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/8" Xylophone, Bells The perfect mallet for synthetic
Birch, Fiberglass bar xylophones. A good mallet
for playing on bells without a
percussive attack.
93 1" Phenolic Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/8" Xylophone, Bells Between the 10 and 10A in
Birch, Fiberglass size. A well balanced weight
with very stable sound.
Sorcerer’s Apprentice,
1st excerpt.

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ENSEMBLE SERIES
The cornerstone of the Mike Balter keyboard mallet line. These single-tone yarn wound mallets
feature solid rubber cores that are the ideal weight for general playing. Their proven reliability has made
them an industry standard that continues to exceed the needs of the player.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
11 Yellow Yarn Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 3/4" Top Two Octaves on Marimba. Perfect to really cut through
Birch, Fiberglass Very articulate a full wind ensemble or
orchestra. Also try them on
xylophone solos.
12 Green Yarn Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 3/4" Xylophone and Top Three
Marimba Dances by Ross
Birch, Fiberglass Octaves on Marimba.
Edwards, Marimba Flamenca
Designed for music that
by Alice Gomez
requires clear articulation.
13 Blue Yarn Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 3/4" A great general mallet that
"Rattle and Hum” by Casey
Birch, Fiberglass will cover the entire range
Cangelosi. Bach Violin Solo.
of the marimba.
14 Red Yarn Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 3/4" Middle four octaves of the 2nd half of October Night
Birch, Fiberglass Marimba. A medium to by Michael Burrit. Bach Violin
medium-soft general mallet. Sonantas and Partitas

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Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
15 Aqua Yarn Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 3/4" Lower two-thirds of the Perfect for a Bach Cello suite.
Birch, Fiberglass Marimba. Lush and warm The Offering by Michael Burritt
quality with plenty of
fundamental.
16 Orange Yarn Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 7/8" Bottom third of the Marimba. Low end for Blake Tyson's
Birch, Fiberglass A natural dark color to the A Cricket Sang And
sound without the "padded" Set The Sun
sound.
17 Light Blue Yarn Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15" Bottom two octaves of the Omphalo Centric Lecture by
Birch, Fiberglass Marimba. Great for Bass Lines. Nigel Westlake
18 Light Green Yarn Bass Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14" Bass Marimba. Full bass sound, Bass Marimba parts
Birch, Fiberglass lots of resonance

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PRO VIBE SERIES
The Mike Balter Pro Vibe Series carries on a heritage of performance and reliability with a distinctive style. The heavier, round shaped cord wound mallet head provides
the preferred vibe sound. Ready to impress in any situation, the Pro Vibe Series with its ideal weight and balance is the all-around choice for today’s player.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
21 Yellow Cord Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Upper octave Vibes. Ideal for Perfect when you need a
Birch, Fiberglass quick moving passages mallet that will cut through.
22 Green Cord Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Articulate on Vibes Great for percussion ensemble.
Birch, Fiberglass Fractalia by Owen Clayton
Condon
23 Blue Cord Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Full range on Vibes John Williams' Catch Me If
Birch, Fiberglass You Can
24 Red Cord Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Full range on Vibes Morning Dove Sonnet
Birch, Fiberglass by Christopher Deanne
25 Silver Cord Jazz (Medium-Medium Hard) Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 14 1/2" Full range on Vibes Blues for Gilbert
Birch, Fiberglass by Mark Glentworth,
Bernstein’s West Side Story

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WIDE BAR SERIES
Developed for graduated bar vibes, these models are intended for two mallet jazz performance. Speed, dexterity, and accuracy are improved.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
31 Beige Yarn Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 12 3/4" Vibes
32 Pink Yarn Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 12 3/4" Vibes
33 Gold Yarn Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 12 3/4" Vibes
34 Steve Shapiro Black Cord Medium Hard Rattan 15 3/4” Vibes
35 Steve Shapiro Black Cord Medium Soft Rattan 15 3/4” Vibes
37 Drew Tucker Groove Master Medium Hard Rattan 15 3/4” Vibes

ARTIST SERIES
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
40R Dick Sisto Medium Rattan 15 1/2" Vibes

40AR Dick Sisto Classic Medium Rattan 15 3/4" Vibes, Marimba

41R Arthur Lipner Medium Rattan 15 7/8" Vibes The Arthur Lipner Models offer
a bold, full sound with thick
rattan handles.
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Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
42R Julie Spencer Medium Rattan 16 3/4" Vibes The Julie Spencer Mallet
was designed for "Tribeca
Sunflower", the rare design
offers an ideal solution for a
'buzz' marimba effect.
43R John Piper Medium Rattan 15 5/8" Vibes The John Piper Models feature a
specially developed cushion to
prevent stick clicking
44R John Piper Medium Soft Rattan 15 5/8" Vibes

45R Arthur Lipner Medium Hard Rattan 15 7/8" Vibes The Arthur Lipner Models offer
a bold, full sound with thick
rattan handles.
46R Tony Miceli Medium Hard Rattan 15 1/2" Vibes, Marimba

46AR Tony Miceli Medium Soft Rattan 15 1/2" Vibes, Miramba

50R Christo Rafalides Medium Hard Rattan 16 1/4" Vibes

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JOE LOCKE SERIES
A series for the serious vibist. Three distinct sounds that create the sound and feel that you have been looking for is a professional quality vibe mallet.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
47R Quick Fly Medium Hard Rattan 15 1/4" Articulate, Vibes
48R Crossover Medium Rattan 15 1/4" Full Range, Vibes
49R Deep Tone Medium Soft Rattan 15 1/4" Vibes

PERFORMING ARTIST SERIES

The Performing Artist Series with medium weight solid cores provides an exquisite fundamental along with a mellow, rich tone. The additional weight of these
elongated grey wool yarn wound mallets offers a complete gradation of hardness for today’s marimba soloist or ensemble player
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
51 Yellow Trim Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/2" Intended for the top octave of Prelude No. 1 by Ney Rosauro,
the marimba. Speaks sharply Clair Omar Musser Etudes
without losing a depth of
sound
52 Green Trim Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/2" Top two - three octaves of the Fleet from Reflections on the
marimba. Good clarity. Nature of Water by
Jacob Druckman
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 Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
53 Blue Trim Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/2" A versatile mallet that speaks Polaris by Mark Ford, I.
clear and quick. Covers the
entire range of the marimba.
54 Red Trim Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/2" Full of body and color with a Nancy by Emmanuel Sejourne
rounded point of articulation
55 Orange Trim Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/2" Warm and open tone. Great A Little Prayer from Three
for lyrical passages Chorales by Evelyn Glennie

MUSHROOM HEAD SERIES

The mushroom head design brings to life a rich, smooth tone and will provide additional attack when needed. Yarn wound for marimba and cord wound for vibes.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
61 Yellow Yarn Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, 15 1/2" Marimba and Vibes Three Pieces for Solo
Black Birch, Fiberglass Vibraphone By J.C. Combs
62 Yellow Cord Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Marimba and Vibes Fantasy No. 4 by James Wu
Birch, Fiberglass

63 Yellow Yarn Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Marimba and Vibes Two Bagatelles for Solo
Birch, Fiberglass Vibraphone by Joseph Pastor
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 Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
64 Yellow Cord Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black 15 1/2" Marimba and Vibes Broken Silence by
Birch, Fiberglass Mark Glentworth

TRADITION PLUS SERIES

The latex wound mallet head on longer handles creates a unique sound in the Latin American ‘South-of-the-Border’ tradition.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
71 Yellow Trim Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/4" Top two octaves of the marimba
72 Green Trim Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/4" Top three octaves of the marimba
73 Blue Trim Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/4" Full range of the marimba
74 Red Trim Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/4" Bottom three octaves of the marimba
75 Orange Trim Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/4" Bottom two octaves of the marimba

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CONTEMPORARY SERIES
This light-weight, dual-tonal, wool yarn wound series provides improved dexterity and smooth rolling for today’s accomplished marimba soloist.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
81 Purple Yarn Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 5/8" Top two octaves Marimba Spiritual by
of the marimba Minoru Miki
82 Green Yarn Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 5/8" Top three octaves Dream of the Cherry Blossoms
of the marimba by Keiko Abe

83 Rose Yarn Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 5/8" Full range of the marimba Land by Takatsuga Muramatsu
84 Blue Yarn Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 5/8" Bottom three octaves Caméléon by Eric Sammut
of the marimba
85 Wine Yarn Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 5/8" Bottom two - three octaves II. Solemn of Caritas by
of the marimba Michael Burritt
86 Burgundy Yarn Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 7/8" Bottom two octoves Virginia Tate by Paul Smadbeck
of the marimba

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GRANDIOSO UNWOUND SERIES
Larger, heavier round mallet heads on longer handles bring your instrument to life with a big, rich tone and strong fundamental.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
101 Black Rubber Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/8" Practice mallet for both
xylophone and middle range
of the marimba
102 Tan Rubber Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/8" Full range, Marimba

The Grandioso Series natural

rubber cores are a great
103 Brown Rubber Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/8" Full range on xylophone and mallet that will cover the
the top four octaves of the enter range of the marimba
marimba and xylophone. Many tonal
104 Light Green Rubber Medium Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/8" Top three octaves of the textures on auxiliary percussion
Marimba instruments.

105 Dark Green Rubber Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/8" Xylophone, top two octaves
of marimba
106 Grey Rubber Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 16 1/8" Full range on the xylophone

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 Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
107 1 1/8" Maple Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 15 1/8" Full range on the xylophone. Messiaen's Exotic Birds
Lighter in timbre when
compared to the rosewood.
108 1 1/8" Rosewood Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 15 1/8" Traditional xylophone sound. Stravinsky’s Firebird,
Very articulate and easy to 2nd excerpt
manuever
109 7/8" Oval Brass Hard Rattan, Satin Birch, Black Birch 14 1/8" A heavy brass bell mallet. The perfect bell tree mallet
Larger sound than Model 9.

ULTIMATE SERIES
The Ultimate Series is designed to produce a full, rich, warm sound with a very strong fundamental. Heavily weighted rubber cores with a latex underlayment wound
with an extremely durable synthetic material on slightly thicker and longer handles. The wide variety of the Ultimate Series makes them the preferred choice for every
solo, ensemble, indoor or outdoor situation.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
111 Yellow Polyester Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 5/8" Top octave of the marimba. Top mallet for Firefish by
Very pointed without Blake Tyson
changing the timbre of the
instrument
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Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
112 Green Polyester Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 5/8" Slightly softer, can cover Time for Marimba by
the top 2.5 octaves of the Minoru Miki
marimba
113 Blue Polyester Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 5/8" The "all around" mallet in this Rumble Strips by Gordon Stout
series. Can cover the entire
range of the marimba but
speaks best in the middle four
octaves
114 Red Polyester Medium Rattan, Satin Birch 16 5/8" Similar to the 113 but can Album for the Young by
cover a slightly lower register Robert Schumann
to the marimba
115 Aqua Polyester Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16 5/8" Intended for the bottom Chain by Kazunori Miyake
three octaves. Produces a full
bodied sound without much
physical effort from the player
116 Orange Polyester Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16 5/8" The bass marimba mallet in The bass for the beginning of
this series. The full sounding Dances of Earth and Fire by
bass mallet you can use Peter Klatzow
that will still retain a strong
fundamental and open sound
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SUPER VIBE SERIES
Designed to generate a full, lavish, powerful tone taking your vibe playing to an unprecedented level. The Super Vibe Series is made specifically with large, massive
weighted mushroom shaped heads that bring out a full fundamental. Great for outdoor percussion and wound with an extremely durable synthetic material.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
121 Yellow Polyester Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 15 1/2" Very articulate, Vibes
122 Green Polyester Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 15 1/2" Hard, Vibes
123 Blue Polyester Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 15 1/2" Full range of the instrument Similar to the Pro Vibes
124 Red Polyester Medium Rattan, Satin Birch 15 1/2" Full range of the vibes with a Series with more weight.
darker sound. Larger head brings out
additional rich tones.
125 Aqua Polyester Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 15 1/2" Soft, big sound
over the entire range
126 Orange Polyester Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 15 1/2" For mellow and rich sounds

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LATEX COVERED SERIES
The ideal choice for percussion ensembles who seek a perfectly blended sound. Each model provides a solid, full-bodied, warm tone with a strong fundamental and
precise clarity. Made with a slightly larger core and varying sizes of latex on either Satin Birch or Rattan Handles. Models 171 and 172 are excellent for lead, solo voices.
Models 173 and 174 are an exceptional choice for inner voice lines. Model 175 is excellent for bass voice and moving bass lines.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
171 1 ¼" Head Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 1/4" (Birch: 11/32" Handle) Top two and a half octaves, Nice on wood blocks and
Marimba temple blocks
172 1 5⁄16" Head Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 1/4" (Birch: 11/32" Handle) Top three octaves of the Great for ensemble playing
marimba and general practice.
173 1 3⁄8" Head Medium Rattan, Satin Birch 16 1/4" (Birch: 11/32" Handle) Full range of the marimba Perfect for
174 1 7⁄16" Head Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16 1/4" (Birch: 11/32" Handle) Bottom three octaves of the the music of
marimba Steve Reich

175 1 9⁄16" Head Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16 1/4" (Birch: 11/32" Handle) Bottom two octaves of the Bass parts in marimba bands
marimba

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UNIVERSAL SERIES
The Mike Balter Universal Series offers an array of multi-tonal models. Loosely wrapped wool yarn wound heads around heavy, hard cores with various
underlayments that change timbre with the strength of your stroke. Designed to encompass the entire range of a five-octave marimba, the Universal Series delivers as
much or as little impact as you will ever need. Created for the serious marimba soloist or ensemble player.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
181 Brown Yarn Extra Hard-Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 7/8" Top 1.5 octaves of the Frogs by Keiko Abe
marimba
182 Brown Yarn Hard-Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 7/8" Top 2.5 octaves of the Ilijas by Nebojsa Zivkovic,
marimba Of Wind and Water by
David Hollinden
183 Brown Yarn Medium Hard-Medium Rattan, Satin Birch 17" Top three octaves of the Hop by Paul Lansky
marimba Spirals by Eric Sammut
184 Brown Yarn Medium- Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 17" General range mallet Cello and Lute Suites.
Gorgeous lush quality to the
185 Brown Yarn Medium Soft - Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 17 1/8" Full range but more mallet while still maintaining
comfortable in the bottom articulation throughout
four octaves the instrument
186 Brown Yarn Soft - Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 17 1/8" Bottom two octaves
187 Brown Yarn Extra Soft - Extra Extra Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 17 1/4" Bottom octave Bass Marimba parts

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HIGH VOLUME SERIES
Designed for indoor\outdoor playing. Oversized heavy heads provide a massive tone that will “bring down the house” with immense volume. Each model also
features a non-slip grip for additional power.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
191 1 3⁄8" Poly Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 14 3/4" Xylophone and Glock
192 1 3⁄8" Nylon Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 14 3/4" Xylophone and Glock
193 1 3⁄8” PVC Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 14 3/4" Xylophone and Glock
194 White Polyester Medium Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16 7/8" Marimba and Vibes
195 White Polyester Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16 7/8" Marimba and Vibes

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CHORALE SERIES
The Mike Balter Chorale Series is a line of marimba mallets featuring extra long birch handles enabling the player to reach any interval. The heads are wrapped with
microfiber, an extremely durable material, which is ideal for both indoor and outdoor playing. The Chorale Series Mallets produce a unique sound on both rosewood
and synthetic marimba bars. The sound has the full-bodied warmth of a yarn covered mallet with the articulation of a mallet covered with cord. It is a logical choice
for today’s keyboard ensemble when you want each voice to be heard.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
211 Yellow Microfiber Hard Satin Birch 17 5/8" Top octave of the marimba. Very pointed Two Movements for Marimba
without changing the timbre of the instrument by Toshimitsu Tanaka
212 Green Microfiber Medium Hard Satin Birch 17 5/8" Slightly softer, can cover the top three octaves Torse III by Akira Miyoshi, Theme from
of the marimba My Little Island by Robert Alridge
213 Blue Microfiber Medium Satin Birch 17 5/8" The "all around" mallet in this series. Can Idle Fancies by Paul Lansky
cover the entire range of the marimba but
speaks best in the middle four octaves
214 Red Microfiber Medium Soft Satin Birch 17 5/8" Another general range mallet but can cover a Northern Lights by Eric Ewazen
slightly lower register of the marimba
215 Aqua Microfiber Soft Satin Birch 17 5/8" Intended for the bottom three octaves. See Ya’ Thursday by Steven Mackey
Produces a full bodied sound without much
physical effort from the player
216 Orange Microfiver Extra Soft Satin Birch 17 5/8" The bass marimba mallet in this series. A 3. “Tranquil” from Reflections on the
defined sound without sacrificing warmth Nature of Water by Jacob Druckman
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SHADOW SERIES
These extremely well balanced mallets were developed expressly for the concert marimba soloist. The black cord wound oval-shaped head on a long Black Birch
Handle produces an articulate, detailed sound at all dynamic levels.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
221 Yellow Trim Hard Black Birch 16 1/2" Poignant with a clean sound. Intended for the Conversation by Akira Miyoshi
top octaves of the marimba but still with enough
body to play into the middle register
222 Green Trim Medium Hard Black Birch 16 1/2" Middle to the top of the marimba. Clear by Wind in the Bamboo Grove
nature of the cord but still enough weight to by Keiko Abe
produce a full sound
223 Blue Trim Medium Black Birch 16 1/2" This mallet can cover the entire range of the Variations on Lost Love by
instrument. Depending on your sense of touch, David Maslanka
it can articulate the high notes and make the
bottom end sing
224 Red Trim Soft Black Birch 16 1/2" Mid to low end of the marimba. A nice weight Bach violin Sonatas and
with a tightly wound cord will give you a big Partitas if you play them
sound without the mallet weighing you down down an octave.

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TITANIUM SERIES
This series is designed to achieve the same sound qualities on both vibraphone and marimba. An extremely durable and well weighted mallet that is the ultimate hybrid.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
321 Yellow Trim Extra Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16" Vibes and Marimba
322 Green Trim Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16" Vibes and Marimba
323 Blue Trim Medium Hard Rattan, Satin Birch 16" Vibes and Marimba
324 Red Trim Medium Rattan, Satin Birch 16" Vibes and Marimba
325 Aqua Trim Medium-Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16" Vibes and Marimba
326 Orange Trim Soft Rattan, Satin Birch 16" Vibes and Marimba
CLAIRE EDWARDES SERIES
Each mallet in the series features a full range of sound with very clear tone. Any combination can be used to offer mallets which speak well across the full range of a 5 octave maimba.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
421 Yellow Trim Hard Satin Birch 17 ¼" Marimba Woodpecker by Louis Andriessen, Flash by Matthew HIndson
422 Green Trim Medium Hard Satin Birch 17 ¼" Marimba Violet's Etude by Elena Kats-Chernin, Marimba Dances by Ross Edwards
423 Blue Trim Medium Satin Birch 17 ¼" Marimba Ancient Vase by Keiko Abe, Rhythm Song by Paul Smadbeck
424 Red Trim Medium Soft Satin Birch 17 ¼" Marimba My Lady White by David Maslanka
425 Aqua Trim Soft Satin Birch 17 ¼" Marimba Bach Chorale - O Sacred Head Now Wounded
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GLOCK/BELL/XYLOPHONE SERIES
The Glock / Xylo Series allows the percussionist to expand their sound colors. The Glock / Bell Models are designed to bring out the tonal beauty of orchestra bells. The
Xylo Models provide a big, full, warm sound without a harsh, glassy attack. This Series will be a “must have” in your mallet bag.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
G1 1" Poly Medium Soft Rattan 12 1/4" Glock and Xylophone American in Paris, Mother Goose
G2 1" Lexan Medium Hard Rattan 12 1/4" Glock and Xylophone A good choice for a standard bell
mallet with no impact.
G3 1" Nylon Medium Hard-Hard Rattan 12 1/4" Glock and Xylophone Quick moving and clear. Perfect for
xylo, glock, and crotales.
G4 1" PVC Hard Rattan 12 1/4" Glock and Xylophone Excerpt for Hary Janos and La Mer
G5 5/8" Round Brass Hard Rattan 12 1/4" Glock A solid brass mallet that will not
weigh you down
G6 7/8" Round Aluminium Medium Hard Rattan 12 1/4" Glock The second excerpt for Sorcerer’s
Apprentice
X1 1 1/8" Nylon Hard Rattan 13 1/4" Xylophone and Glock Great for Colas Breugnon and for all
around xylophone mallet that will
cut through wih a bright attack.

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Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application Musical Suggestion
X2 1 1/8" PVC Hard Rattan 13 1/4" Xylophone and Great all around glock and
Glock xylophone mallet.
X3 1 1/4" Sarlink Medium Hard Rattan 13 1/4" Xylophone and Perfect for synthetic bar xylophones
Glock for a natrual sound.
X4 1 1/4" Santoprene Medium Rattan 13 1/4" Xylophone and A mallet that has plenty of articulation without being
Glock too percussive. Great for Schuman’s Third Symphony
X18 Ian Finkel Medium-Hard Rattan 15 1/2" Xylophone Perfect for bright xylophone solos, ensembles, orchestra
parts that want to be heard without a percussive attack.
X36 Ian Finkel Medium-Soft Rattan 15 1/2" Xylophone A softer, darker version of Model X18
GL1 7/8" Lexan with Brass Weight Medium Hard Rattan 11 1/2" Glock Three different sized cores with brass inserts.
A very colorful mallet with a good feel.
GL2 1" Lexan with Brass Weight Medium Hard Rattan 11 1/2" Glock
Perfect for the excerpt from Sleeping Beauty
GL3 1 1/8" Lexan with Brass Medium Hard Rattan 11 1/2" Glock or in slow movements of symphonies
Weight
GP1 7/8" Phenolic with Brass Hard Rattan 11 1/2" Glock The GP Models are the same as
Weight Models 10A, 93, and
10 with added weight.
GP2 1" Phenolic with Brass Weight Hard Rattan 11 1/2" Glock
GP3 1 1/8" Phenolic with Brass Hard Rattan 11 1/2" Glock
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BALTER BASIC
Designed to provide the student and band program with an economically developed solution for obtaining mallets. With exceptional quality at an affordable price,
this color-coded series has a model for every percussion situation. Balter Basics come with moderately thicker birch handles for more control and durability. Balter
Basics are featured in the Band Director’s Special prepack.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
BB1 Yellow Yarn Hard Yellow Birch 16 1/2" Marimba
BB2 Blue Yarn Medium Blue Birch 16 1/2" Marimba
BB3 Red Yarn Soft Red Birch 16 1/2" Marimba
BB4 Yellow Cord Hard Yellow Birch 15 3/8" Vibes
BB5 Blue Cord Medium Blue Birch 15 3/8" Vibes
BB6 Red Cord Soft Red Birch 15 3/8" Vibes
BB7 Yellow Rubber Hard Yellow Birch 16 1/8" Marimba and Xylophone
BB8 Blue Rubber Medium Blue Birch 16 1/8" Marimba and Xylophone
BB9 Red Rubber Soft Red Birch 16 1/8" Marimba and Xylophone
BB10 1" PVC Hard Black Birch 15 1/8" Xylophone and Glock
BB11 1" Poly Medium Hard Black Birch 15 1/8" Xylophone and Glock
BB12 Round Brass Hard Black Birch 14 1/8" Glock
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BALTER BASICS II
Balter Basics II is a line of economically developed products for the high school percussionist or student in a Percussion Methods Class. This series will provide the
player a mallet that has a great feel and exceptional quality at a very affordable price. The three round-headed marimba models (BB21,BB22,BB23) produce a full
tone and the three mushroom shaped vibe models (BB24,BB25,BB26) have a bright, articulate sound. Model BB27 is ideal for general marimba playing, wood blocks,
temple blocks, and an array of percussion instruments.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length Application
BB21 Black Yarn Hard Satin Birch 16 7/8" Marimba
BB22 Black Yarn Medium Satin Birch 16 7/8" Marimba
BB23 Black Yarn Soft Satin Birch 16 7/8" Marimba
BB24 Black Cord Hard Satin Birch 15 1/2" Vibes
BB25 Black Cord Medium Satin Birch 15 1/2" Vibes
BB26 Black Cord Soft Satin Birch 15 1/2" Vibes
BB27 Black Rubber Medium Satin Birch 16 1/2" Marimba and Xylophone
BAND DIRECTOR’S SPECIAL
The Band Director’s Special prepack puts it all within your reach.
Model Description Model Description
BDS1 Special Pre-Pack (1 Each BB2, BDS2 Special Pre-Pack (2 BB22, 2
BB8, BB10, BB12, T3, MBMP) BB25, 1 BB27, 1 T2, 1 MBMP)
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CONCERT MALLETS
TRIANGLE BEATERS
Professional quality double-ended triangle beaters with adjustable counter weights for the percussionist who only wants the best. The Triangle Set, Model TB, includes
leather carrying case.
Model Description
TB Full Set with Case

SB Single 4-N-1 Beater

TIMPANI MALLETS
Made with select maple shafts. Only the highest grade felt is used to produce these seamless Timpani Mallets.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length
T0 Solid Felt 14 7/8"
T1 Yellow Trim Ultra Staccato 14 7/8"
T2 Green Trim Staccato 14 7/8"
T3 Blue Trim General 14 7/8"
T4 Red Trim Legato 14 7/8"
T5 Wood 14 3/4"
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CONCERT BASS DRUM MALLETS
Synthetic covered heads offer extended durability. The hard-wood maple shafts are well-balanced allowing the player to get a big, warm sound. An ideal selection for
the professional or the school band and orchestra program.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length
CBD1 Yellow Trim Solid Felt 14 7/8"
CBD2 Green Trim Small 15 3/4"
CBD3 Blue Trim Medium 16 1/2"
CBD4 Red Trim Large 17"
CBD5 Orange Trim Rollers 15 1/2"
CBD6 Double Header Large - Small 16 1/8"
CBD7 Double Header Small - Small 15 3/4"

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TAMTAM AND GONG MALLETS
Four distinct models meet the needs of the serious percussionist. Large, weighted heads on hard-maple shafts.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length
GM1 Black Yarn General 17"
GM2 Brown Yarn Heavy 17"
GM3 Grey Yarn Light 15 5/8"
GM4 Gong Rollers General 14 1/8"
WG1 Blue Yarn Wind gong 15 5/8"

EMIL RICHARDS SOUNDS OF THE STUDIO SERIES

An array of products each producing a unique sound. A sound created by Emil Richards, Mr. Hollywood Percussion, in the studios for TV and movies. Attention to
musical nuance was key in the development of this series.
Model Description Overall Length
ERSM Slap Mallet 15 3/8"
ERSR Crotale Mallet 7 1/2"
ERSM Super Rub Mallet 8 1/2"
ERCM Conga Mallet 11"
ERRM Rattle Mallet 16 1/4" Page 29
LOUIE BELLSON DRUMSET SERIES
Essential innovative accessories for today’s drummer. Several models are double-ended providing great solutions for quick changes.
Model Description Overall Length
LB1 Drum Mallet 16 5/8"
LB2 Stick mallet 15 1/4"
LB3 Brush Mallet 14 5/8"
LB4 Stick Brush 14 5/8"
LB5 Jingle Stick 15 7/8"
LB6 Brustick 15 3/8"

WORLD PERCUSSION MALLETS

Three unique mallets designed to make a variety of sounds, with many options on an assortment of both standard and exotic percussion instruments.
Model Description
WP1 Straight Head
WP2 Round Head
WP3 Felt Head

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CHIME MALLETS
Double-sided head featuring a solid felt striking surface at one end. Long hard-maple handle provides increased proficiency.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length
CM1 1 1/4" Small 12 5/8"
CM2 1 1/2" Medium 12 5/8"
CM3 1 3/4" Large 12 5/8"

SUSPENDED CYMBAL MALLETS

Two models to meet all of your band, orchestra, and ensemble needs. Model SC1 features a tightly wound head for articulation and a cutting cymbal roll. SC2 is
perfect for general playing supplying mellow single strokes and a big sound on long cymbal rolls.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length
SC1 Black Yarn Medium Hard Satin Birch with rubber grip 15 7/8"
SC2 Black Yarn Medium Soft Satin Birch with rubber grip 15 7/8"

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MARCHING MALLETS
MULTITOM MALLETS
Heavy-gauge aluminum shafts with non-slip grips for extreme power and projection. Nicely balanced for speed and quickness.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length
MM1 Nylon Hard 1/2" Alum. 15 1/8"
MM2 Lexan Hard 1/2" Alum. 15 1/8"
MM3 Felt Medium Hard 1/2" Alum. 14 5/8'
MM4 Puff Medium 1/2" Alum. 14 5/8"

FELT BASS DRUM MALLETS

Four sizes of hard felt heads on durable heavy-gauge aluminum shafts with non-slip grips for improved balance, control, and articulation.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length
MBD1 1 7/8” Felt Hard 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"
MBD2 2 1/4” Felt Hard 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"
MBD3 2 3/8” Felt Hard 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"
MBD4 2 1/2” Felt Hard 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"

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PUFF BASS DRUM MALLETS
Identical to the Felt Bass Drum Mallets in balance and control with soft puff covered heads.
Model Description Hardness Handle Option Overall Length
MBD5 2 1/2” Puff Medium 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"

MBD6 2 3/4” Puff Medium 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"

MBD7 3” Puff Medium 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"

MBD8 3 1/4” Puff Medium 5/8" Alum. 14 1/8"

MALLET CASES

MBMP Mallet Pouch Holds up to 8 Pairs Vinyl pouch, ideal for school percussionists. Many use several pouches to separate their mallets by groupings.
MBMB Mallet Bag Holds up to 30 Pairs Barrel style bag made from coated nylon. Each end opens allowing the player access from both sides. Reinforced shoulder strap.
MBMC Carry-All Case Holds up to 50 Pairs 100% industrial strength coated nylon, foam padded for extra protection, six deep mallet pockets, music pocket, and an accessory
pocket. Reinforced handles and shoulder strap.

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CROSS REFERENCE CHART
Instrument Extra Hard Hard Medium Hard Medium Medium Soft Soft Extra Soft Extra-Extra Soft
Vibraphone 121, 321 21, 31, 122, 322, BB4, 22, 25, 34R, 37, 45R, 23, 32, 40R, 40AR, 41R, 35R, 44R, 46AR, 49R, 24, 33,126,
BB24 46R, 50R, 47R, 61, 62, 42R, 43R, 48R, 124, 63, 64,125, 325 326, BB6, BB26
123, 323 324, BB5, BB25

Marimba 51, 321 6, 11, 52, 71, 81, 111, 5, 12, 72, 82, 112, 172, 4, 13, 53, 73, 83, 113, 3, 14, 74, 84, 114, 2, 15, 54, 75, 85, 1, 16, 17, 55, 86, 116, 18, 187
171, 181, 211, 222, 31, 182, 195, 212, 222, 173, 183, 213, 223, 174, 184, 194, 214, 115, 175, 185, 215, 186, 216
421, BB1, BB7, BB21 323, 422 324, 423, BB2, BB8, 325, 424 224, 326, 425, BB3,
BB22, BB27 BB9, BB23

Bells 10, 93, GP2, GP3 9, 10A, 109, G4, G5, 9A, 92, G2, G3, G6, 6, 91 5, 8, G1
GP1, BB12 GL1, GL2, GL3

Xylophone 10, 93 6, 8A, 106, 107, 108, 5, 7, 91, 105, 191 4, 104, X4 3, X36, 103 2, 102
192, 193, X2, BB10 X1, X3, X18, BB11

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Concert Bass Drum Mallets
Mallet 28" 30" 32" 34" 36" 40"
CBD1 x x x x x x
CBD2 x x x x x x
CBD3 x x x

CDB4 x x x

CDB5 x x x x

CDB6 x x x x

CBD7 x x x x

Chime Mallets
CM1 1 1/4" Tubes

CM2 1 1/4"-1 1/2" Tubes

CM3 1 1/2" Tubes

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Gong Mallets
MODEL GONG SIZE

GM1 30"- 40"

GM2 34"- 40"

GM3 24"- 36"

GM4 24"- 40"

WG1 All Wind Gongs

 PRODUCT REFERENCE GUIDE

Mike Balter Mallets, LLC

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