Vic Firth's Balter Pro Vibe mallets define the professional standard for vibraphone and pitched percussion work. Built on decades of refinement across the Balter range, these medium–hard cord–wound heads deliver articulate tone with genuine playing weight. The birch handle ensures responsive touch without fatigue during extended sets, making them the go–to choice for working jazz musicians and studio players worldwide.
The 15.5" length sits in the sweet spot between control and reach across a full vibraphone keyboard. Silver cord wrapping provides consistent attack and defined sustain across dynamic range, critical for cutting through ensemble contexts. Medium–hard heading bridges jazz idiom demands with legitimate crossover capability—string bass patterns, Latin percussion textures, and concert mallets applications all sit within reach without compromise to tone quality or stick response.
Features
- Cord–wound head in silver for articulate, punchy tone
- Medium–hard hardness suits jazz and multi–application work
- 15.5" birch handle for balanced weight and response
- Pro Vibe Series proven performance standard
- Consistent attack across full vibraphone keyboard range
- Defined sustain without muddiness in ensemble settings
- Studio and gigging applications from jazz to concert
- Professional–grade construction for extended daily use



