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.One of 6 models featuring a phenolic core, the M440 is the smallest and lightest, great for more delicate, articulate passages on glockenspiel.7/8" Round phenolic core mounted on a Rattan HandleClassic round shape for a fuller sound and natural feelSmallest, lightest phenolic mallet in the series14.0" Overall LengthCompare to former model, Vic Firth Orchestral M142