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 M428 features a hard 1 1/4" Acetal core. Sonically, these mallets produce a full lyrical option, perfect for a variety of repertoire on xylophone or glockenspiel. Try these out on Hary Janos or Firebird on Xylophone.1 1/4" Round Acetal Core mounted on a Rattan HandleClassic round shape for a fuller sound and natural feelFull Lyrical sound, great for xylophone14.125" Overall LengthCompare to former model, Vic Firth Orchestral M136
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