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Balter Mallets International Product Guide 2020
Balter Mallets International Product Guide 2020
Balter Mallets International Product Guide 2020
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
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BBB1
BBB2
BBB3
BBB4
BBB5
BBB6
BBB7
BBB8
BBB9
BBB10
BBB11
BBB12
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B9
B9A
B10
B10A
B91
B92
B93
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
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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B11
B12
B13
B14
B15
B16
B17
B18
B211
B212
B213
B214
B215
B216
BAL1
BAL2
BAL3
BCR
BDST1
BDST2
BJP1
BJP2
BJS
BSS1
BSS2
BTP
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
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" Rattan, Satin Birch Bottom third of the Marimba, A natural dark color to the
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
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
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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
B104 Light Green Rubber Medium 16 1/8" Rattan, Satin Birch Top three octaves of the Marimba
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
PRO VIBE SERIES VIBE MALLETS 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
Model Description Hardness Overall Length Handle Option Application octave marimba.
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
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BG1
BG2
BG3
BG4
BG5
BG6
BX1
BX2
BX3
BX4
BX18
BX36
BGL1
BGL2
BGL3
BGP1
BGP2
BGP3
B321
B322
B323
B324
B325
B326
B211BB
B222BB
B223BB
B224BB
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
BX2 1 1/8" PVC Hard 13 1/4" Rattan Glock & Xylophone SHADOW SERIES KEYBOARD MALLETS
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
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CHIME MALLETS
Model Description Overall Length Handle Option Head Application
TIMPANI MALLETS
TIMPANI BAMBOO MALLETS
Made with hand selected bamboo shafts. Only the highest grade felt is used to produce these seamless timpani mallets.
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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