Vic Firth Balter Ensemble Mallets B13B Medium Yarn Blue (Birch)

Vic Firth's Balter Ensemble mallets sit in the medium hardness range, built specifically for marimba work across orchestral and wind ensemble settings. The yarn–wound head delivers articulate attack with genuine projection across the instrument's full range. Birch handles offer responsiveness and durability for both rehearsal and performance.

The B13B measures 20 inches end to end, with a blue yarn head sized larger than entry–level alternatives. Medium hardness allows clean articulation without sacrificing tonal warmth, making these mallets capable across mallets capable across concert contexts where definition matters. The yarn construction absorbs impact cleanly rather than bouncing, critical for ensemble playing where tight rhythmic control underpins the group sound.

Features

• Hardness: medium for balanced articulation and tone
• Length: 20 inches with birch handle construction
• Head material: yarn wound in blue colour
• Application: concert–grade marimba performance
• Head size: larger wound design for projection
• Articulate attack suited to ensemble coordination
• Tonal character: warm response without loss of clarity
• Ideal across full marimba range without mallet changes