PRODUCT GUIDE 2020 PRODUCT GUIDE 2020 MALLET SERIES BALTER BASICS BALTER BASICS II UNWOUND SERIES CHAMBER SERIES ENSEMBLE SERIES CHORALE SERIES ARTIST SERIES CONTEMPORARY SERIES GRANDIOSO UNWOUND SERIES PRO VIBE SERIES CONNECTED TO YOUR VOICE WIDE BAR SERIES For the musician discovering, exploring, and expanding their voice on ULTIMATE SERIES CLAIRE EDWARDES SERIES a keyboard instrument, Balter Mallets is the trusted partner in quality EXPRESSION SERIES mallets that focuses on meeting your needs at every stage of your GLOCK/BELL/XYLOPHONE SERIES KEIKO KOTOKU SERIES musical journey. Balter Mallets has worked for over 40 years to find TITANIUM SERIES solutions to percussionists' problems in a straightforward way, SHADOW SERIES
developing essentials for musicians dialing into their sound, and also EMIL RICHARDS SUPER RUB MALLETS CHIME MALLETS offering more nuanced options. Now part of the Zildjian family, the SUSPENDED CYMBAL MALLETS Balter Mallets catalog spans over 200 mallets that vary in handles, TIMPANI MALLETS
materials, sound, and feel.
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BALTER BASICS UNWOUND SERIES MARIMBA, XYLOPHONE & BELL MALLETS A long-time standard for educators world-wide due to its exceptional quality and versatility, this series is a perfect all-around solution for any percussion situation. The Unwound Series consists of various oval shaped rubber, wood, metal, and plastic heads to supply multiple timbres and dynamic levels. Designed for response, Balter Basics feature moderately thicker black birch handles for more control and durability, ideal for newer players. Color coded by hardness, this series gives you all clarity, control, and sensitivity. the essential options you need. Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application B1 Black Rubber Extra Soft 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Marimba practice mallet BBB1 Yellow Yarn Hard 16 1/2" Black Birch Marimba B2 Tan Rubber Soft 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Low end of marimba. Xylophone practice mallet BBB2 Blue Yarn Medium 16 1/2" Black Birch Marimba B3 Brown Rubber Medium Soft 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Middle range of marimba. Xylophone practice mallet BBB3 Red Yarn Soft 16 1/2" Black Birch Marimba B4 Light Green Rubber Medium 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range of marimba. Softer sound on xylophone BBB4 Yellow Cord Hard 15 3/8" Black Birch Vibes B5 Dark Green Rubber Medium Hard 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range of xylophone. Upper range of marimba BBB5 Blue Cord Medium 15 3/8" Black Birch Vibes B6 Grey Rubber Hard 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range of xylophone. Soft sound on bell BBB6 Red Cord Soft 15 3/8" Black Birch Vibes B7 1 1/4" Maple Hard 14 1/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Xylophone, Wood Blocks BBB7 Yellow Rubber Hard 16 1/8" Black Birch Marimba & Xylophone B9 5/8" Oval Brass Extra Hard 14 1/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells, Mark Tree BBB8 Blue Rubber Medium 16 1/8" Black Birch Marimba & Xylophone B9A 5/8" Oval Aluminium Hard 14 1/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells BBB9 Red Rubber Soft 16 1/8" Black Birch Marimba & Xylophone B10 1 1/8" Phenolic Extra Hard 14 1/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells, Xylophone BBB10 1" PVC Hard 15 1/8" Black Birch Glock & Xylophone B10A 7/8" Phenolic Extra Hard 14 1/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells BBB11 1" Poly Medium Hard 15 1/8" Black Birch Glock & Xylophone B91 1 1/8" Poly Medium Hard 14 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells, Xylophone BBB12 Round Brass Hard 14 1/8" Black Birch Glock B92 1 1/8" Lexan Hard 14 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells, Xylophone
B93 1" Phenolic Extra Hard 14 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Bells, Xylophone BALTER BASICS II Step up to Balter Basics II. This series builds on the quality of the original Basics series but with a more advanced player in mind and with more sound options. Balter CHAMBER SERIES Basics II allows you to optimize your sound by offering three round-headed marimba models (BB21,BB22,BB23) that produce a full, rich tone, and three mushroom Designed in conjunction with Tim Adams, University of Georgia, this series enables chamber marimba ensembles to have each player’s musical voice be perfectly shaped vibe models (BB24,BB25,BB26) each with a bright, articulate sound. Model BB27 is ideal for general marimba playing, wood blocks, temple blocks, and an blended for a unified sound. This is achieved through a reduced head size, which creates a more focused sound. Available in slightly shorter hand-selected rattan array of percussion instruments. handles which enables the player to have endless dexterity throughout the entire instrument. Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application BBB21 Black Yarn Hard 16 7/8" Satin Birch Marimba B621R Yellow Trim Hard 14 1/8" Rattan Marimba, Vibes BBB22 Black Yarn Medium 16 7/8" Satin Birch Marimba B622R Green Trim Medium Hard 14 1/8" Rattan Marimba, Vibes BBB23 Black Yarn Soft 16 7/8" Satin Birch Marimba B623R Blue Trim Medium 14 1/8" Rattan Marimba, Vibes BBB24 Black Cord Hard 15 7/8" Satin Birch Vibes B624R Red Trim Soft 14 1/8" Rattan Marimba, Vibes BBB25 Black Cord Medium 15 7/8" Satin Birch Vibes
BBB26 Black Cord Soft 15 7/8" Satin Birch Vibes
BBB27 Black Rubber Medium 16 7/8" Satin Birch Marimba & Xylophone BBB21 BBB22 BBB23 BBB24 BBB25 BBB26 BBB27 B621R B622R B623R B624R
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ENSEMBLE SERIES MARIMBA MALLETS ARTIST SERIES VIBE MALLETS As some of the first mallets to be released under the Balter brand, the Ensemble Series mallets were developed to adapt to the evolving keyboard market and offer Unique and original in design. Each model is produced to the exact specifications of each artist. a sound not yet available. Designed with the percussion ensemble, orchestra and wind ensemble in mind, these larger-headed mallets produce a quality sound with excellent projection and presence. Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application BAL1 Arthur Lipner Medium 15 7/8" Rattan Vibes Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application BAL2 Arthur Lipner Medium Hard 15 7/8" Rattan Vibes B11 Yellow Yarn Hard 15 3/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Top Two Octaves on Marimba, very articulate BAL3 Arthur Lipner Hard 15 7/8" Rattan Vibes B12 Green Yarn Medium Hard 15 3/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Xylophone and Top Three Octaves on Marimba, designed for BCR Christos Rafalides Medium Hard 16 1/4" Rattan Vibes music that requires clear articulation BDST1 Dick Sisto Medium 15 1/2" Rattan Vibes B13 Blue Yarn Medium 15 3/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Covers the entire range of the Marimba BDST2 Dick Sisto Medium 15 3/4" Rattan Vibes/Marimba B14 Red Yarn Medium Soft 15 3/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Middle four octaves of the Marimba, a medium to soft- general mallet BJP1 John Piper Medium 15 5/8" Rattan Vibes
B15 Aqua Yarn Soft 15 3/4" Rattan, Satin Birch Lower two-thirds of the Marimba, lush & warm quality with BJP2 John Piper Medium Soft 15 5/8" Rattan Vibes plenty of fundamental BJS Julie Spencer Medium 16 3/4" Rattan Vibes B16 Orange Yarn Extra Soft 15 7/8" Bottom third of the Marimba, A natural dark color to the Rattan, Satin Birch BSS1 Steve Shapiro Medium Hard 16 3/4" Rattan Marimba sound without the "padded" sound BSS2 Steve Shapiro Medium Soft 16 3/4" Rattan Vibes B17 Light Blue Yarn Extra Soft 15" Rattan, Satin Birch Bottom two octaves of Marimba, great for Bass Lines BTP Ted Piltzecker Medium Hard 16 1/4" Rattan Vibes B18 Light Green Yarn Bass 14" Rattan, Satin Birch Bass Marimba, Full bass sound, lots of resonance
CONTEMPORARY SERIES MARIMBA MALLETS CHORALE SERIES MARIMBA MALLETS Designed for the marimba soloist, the Contemporary Series is multi-tonal in nature and easy to control due to a lighter overall weight. Wool yarn produces a lush The Balter Mallets 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 sound, great for smooth rolling. 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 Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application for today’s keyboard ensemble when you want each voice to be heard. B81 Purple Yarn Hard 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Top two octaves of the Marimba
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application B82 Green Yarn Medium Hard 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Top three octaves of Marimba
B211 Yellow Microfiber Hard 17 5/8" Satin Birch Top octave of the marimba, very pointed without changing the timbre of B83 Rose Yarn Medium 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range of the Marimba the instrument B84 Blue Yarn Medium Soft 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Bottom three octaves of the Marimba B212 Green Microfiber Medium Hard 17 5/8" Satin Birch Slightly softer, can cover the top three octaves of the marimba B85 Wine Yarn Soft 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Bottom two - three octaves of the Marimba B213 Blue Microfiber Medium 17 5/8" Satin Birch The "all around" mallet in this series. Can cover the entire range of the B86 Burgundy Yarn Extra Soft 16 7/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Bottom two octoves of the Marimba marimba but speaks best in the middle four octaves
B214 Red Microfiber Medium Soft 17 5/8" Satin Birch Another general range mallet but can cover a slightly lower register of the marimba
B215 Aqua Microfiber Soft 17 5/8" Satin Birch Intended for the bottom three octaves, produces a full bodied sound without much physical effort from the player
B216 Orange Microfiver Extra Soft 17 5/8" Satin Birch Bass marimba mallet in this series, defined sound without sacrificing warmth B81 B82 B83 B84 B85 B86
5 6 B111 B112 B113 B114 B115 B116 B421B B422B B423B B424B B425B B101 B102 B103 B104 B105 B106 B107 B109 B21 B22 B23 B24 B25
GRANDIOSO UNWOUND SERIES MARIMBA, XYLOPHONE & BELL MALLETS ULTIMATE SERIES MARIMBA MALLETS Like the unwound series, but bigger and bolder! Longer shafts and heavier cores for a full sound. As with other Balter product families, development of the Grandioso 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 Series followed the evolution of music. As percussion ensembles began getting larger – and the instruments used within them began to change (marimbas began 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 expanding to 5 octaves) – the added projection of the Grandioso Series became a must-have sound. solo, ensemble, indoor or outdoor situation.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
B101 Black Rubber Extra Soft 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Practice mallet for both xylophone and middle range B111 Yellow Polyester Extra Hard 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Top octave of the marimba, very pointed without of the Marimba changing the timbre of the instrument
B102 Tan Rubber Soft 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range, Marimba B112 Green Polyester Hard 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Slightly softer, can cover the top 2.5 octaves of the marimba B103 Brown Rubber Medium Soft 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range on xylophone and the top four octaves of the Marimba B113 Blue Polyester Medium Hard 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch The "all around" mallet in this series. Can cover the entire range of the marimba but speaks best in the Light Green Rubber Medium 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Top three octaves of the Marimba B104 middle four octaves B105 Dark Green Rubber Medium Hard 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Xylophone, top two octaves of Marimba B114 Red Polyester Medium 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Similar to the 113 but can cover a slightly lower B106 Grey Rubber Hard 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range on the xylophone register to the marimba
B107 1 1/8" Maple Hard 15 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range on the xylophone, lighter in timbre when B115 Aqua Polyester Medium Soft 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Intended for the bottom three octaves. Produces a compared to the rosewood full bodied sound without much physical effort from the player B109 7/8" Oval Brass Hard 14 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch A heavy brass bell mallet, larger sound than Model 9 B116 Orange Polyester Soft 16 5/8" Rattan, Satin Birch The bass marimba mallet in this series. The full sounding bass mallet you can use that will still retain a VIBE MALLETS PRO VIBE SERIES strong fundamental and open sound The world’s most popular series of Vibe Mallets! Heavier, round shaped cord wound mallet head provides a bold and clear vibe sound. A great all-around choice for CLAIRE EDWARDES SERIES KEYBOARD MALLETS today’s player. 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 marimba. Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
B21 Yellow Cord Hard 15 1/2" Rattan, Satin Birch Upper octave Vibes. Ideal for quick moving passages Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
B22 Green Cord Medium Hard 15 1/2" Rattan, Satin Birch Articulate on Vibes B421B Yellow Trim Hard 17 1/4" Satin Birch Marimba
B23 Blue Cord Medium 15 1/2" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range on Vibes B422B Green Trim Medium Hard 17 1/4" Satin Birch Marimba
B24 Red Cord Soft 15 1/2" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range on Vibes B423B Blue Trim Medium 17 1/4" Satin Birch Marimba
B25 Silver Cord Medium- 14 1/2" Rattan, Satin Birch Full range on Vibes B424B Red Trim Medium Soft 17 1/4" Satin Birch Marimba Medium Hard B425B Aqua Trim Soft 17 1/4" Satin Birch Marimba
WIDE BAR SERIES VIBE MALLETS EXPRESSION SERIES Unique and original in their design, the Wide Bar Series expands on the Pro Vibe Series with a focus on the Bebop sound. Large mallet heads combined with short 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. handles offer a perfect balance of great sound and effortless control. Designed for two-mallet Jazz performance.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application B46R Mallet, Cord Medium Hard 15 1/4" Rattan Vibes B31R Beige Yarn Hard 12 3/4" Rattan Vibes B46AR Mallet, Cord Medium Soft 15 1/4" Rattan Vibes B32R Pink Yarn Medium 12 3/4" Rattan Vibes B47R Mallet, Cord Medium Hard 15 1/4" Rattan Articulate
B48R Mallet, Cord Medium 15 1/4" Rattan All-Around B49R 31 32 Mallet, Cord Medium Soft 15 1/4" Rattan Expressive
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GLOCK/BELL/XYLOPHONE SERIES XYLOPHONE & BELL MALLETS TITANIUM SERIES KEYBOARD MALLETS 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. 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 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. ultimate hybrid.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
BG1 1" Poly Medium Soft 12 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone B321 Yellow Trim Extra Hard 16" Rattan, Satin Birch Vibes & Marimba
BG2 1" Lexan Medium Hard 12 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone B322 Green Trim Hard 16" Rattan, Satin Birch Vibes & Marimba
BG3 1" Nylon Medium Hard-Hard 12 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone B323 Blue Trim Medium Hard 16" Rattan, Satin Birch Vibes & Marimba
BG4 1" PVC Hard 12 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone B324 Red Trim Medium 16" Rattan, Satin Birch Vibes & Marimba
BG5 5/8" Round Brass Hard 12 1/4" Rattan Glock B325 Aqua Trim Medium-Soft 16" Rattan, Satin Birch Vibes & Marimba
BG6 7/8" Round Aluminium Medium Hard 12 1/4" Rattan Glock B326 Orange Trim Soft 16" Rattan, Satin Birch Vibes & Marimba
BX1 1 1/8" Nylon Hard 13 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone KEYBOARD MALLETS BX2 1 1/8" PVC Hard 13 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone SHADOW SERIES
BX3 1 1/4" Sarlink Medium Hard 13 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone These marimba mallets are unique in that they are cord-wound, whereas most marimba mallets are wrapped with yarn or synthetic yarn. These mallets are a perfect choice when clarity is the most important factor. Black cord on black birch shafts offer an understated and classic look. BX4 1 1/4" Santoprene Medium 13 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone
BX18 Ian Finkel Medium-Hard 15 1/2" Rattan Glock & Xylophone Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
BX36 Ian Finkel Medium-Soft 15 1/2" Rattan Glock & Xylophone B211BB Yellow Trim Hard 16 1/2" Black Birch Poignant with a clean sound. Intended for the top octaves of the marimba but still with enough body to play into the middle register BGL1 7/8" Lexan with Brass Weight Medium Hard 11 1/2" Rattan Glock B222BB Green Trim Medium Hard 16 1/2" Black Birch Middle to the top of the marimba. Clear by nature of the cord but still BGL2 1" Lexan with Brass Weight Medium Hard 11 1/2" Rattan Glock enough weight to produce a full sound BGL3 1 1/8" Lexan with Brass Weight Medium Hard 11 1/2" Rattan Glock B223BB Blue Trim Medium 16 1/2" Black Birch This mallet can cover the entire range of the instrument. Depending on BGP1 7/8" Phenolic with Brass Weight Hard 11 1/2" Rattan Glock your sense of touch, it can articulate the high notes and make the bottom BGP2 1" Phenolic with Brass Weight Hard 11 1/2" Rattan Glock end sing
BGP3 1 1/8" Phenolic with Brass Weight Hard 11 1/2" Rattan Glock B224BB Red Trim Soft 16 1/2" Black Birch Mid to low end of the marimba. A nice weight with a tightly wound cord will give you a big sound without the mallet weighing you down
KEIKO KOTOKU SERIES KEYBOARD MALLETS EMIL RICHARDS SUPER RUB MALLETS CONCERT MALLETS This series is intended for the serious marimba player who is playing a diverse range of musical styles. Not overly heavy, perfectly balanced, clean attacks throughout These were created by Emil Richards, Mr. Hollywood Percussion, in the studios for TV and movies. These mallets create a unique rubbing sound effect on an array of the instrument while being legato enough for rolling at any dynamic level. instruments; snare drum, bass drum, timpani, gongs, cymbals, or almost any percussion instrument.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
B521B Off-White Yarn Extra Hard 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba BERSR Set of 3 Medium 8 1/2" Fiberglass Handle Percussion
B522B Off-White Yarn Hard 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba
B523B Off-White Yarn Medium Hard 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba
B524B Off-White Yarn Medium 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba
B525B Off-White Yarn Medium Soft 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba
B526B Off-White Yarn Soft 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba
B527B Off-White Yarn Extra Soft 17 1/8" Satin Birch Marimba BERSR
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Model Description Overall Length Handle Option Head Application
BCM1 Small Chime Mallet 12 5/8" Maple 1 1/4" Chimes
BCM2 Medium Chime Mallet 12 5/8" Maple 1 1/2" Chimes
BCM3 Large Chime Mallet 12 5/8" Maple 1 3/4" Chimes
SUSPENDED CYMBAL MALLETS
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
BSC1 Black Yarn Medium-Hard 15 7/8" Birch w/Rubber Grip Cymbals
BSC2 Black Yarn Medium-Soft 15 7/8" Birch w/Rubber Grip Cymbals
TIMPANI MALLETS TIMPANI BAMBOO MALLETS Made with hand selected bamboo shafts. Only the highest grade felt is used to produce these seamless timpani mallets.
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application
BB0 White Trim Solid Felt 15 1/4" Bamboo Timpani
BB1 Yellow Trim Ultra Staccato 15 1/4" Bamboo Timpani
BB2 Green Trim Staccato 15 1/4" Bamboo Timpani
BB3 Blue Trim General 15 1/4" Bamboo Timpani
BB4 Red Trim Legato 15 1/4" Bamboo Timpani
MALLET CASES
Model Description Capacity Application
MBMP Mallet Pouch Holds up to 5 Pairs Vinyl pouch, ideal for school percussionists. Many use several pouches to separate their mallets by groupings.
MBMB Mallet Bag Holds up to 20 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 40 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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