The Vic Firth Articulate Series Keyboard Mallets are a comprehensive collection of sounds across Xylophone and Bells/Glockenspiel. With over 40 options spanning various materials, sizes, and weights, the Vic Firth Articulate Series is your one-stop-shop for finding the perfect sound, no matter the venue or repertoire.The M426 features a 1 1/4" Teflon? core and is a bold, dark option great for both xylophone and bells. Try these on Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 or Golden Age.1 1/4" Round Teflon Core mounted on a Rattan HandleClassic round shape for a fuller sound and natural feelBold, dark sound on both xylophone and glockenspiel14.250" Overall LengthCompare to former model, Vic Firth Orchestral M137