Mike Balter 10AR Unwound Series Mallets
Hard Phenolic Mallets with Rattan Handles

The Unwound Series consists of various oval shaped rubber, wood, metal, and plastic heads to supply multiple timbres and dynamic levels. Designed for response, clarity, control and sensitivity. The Unwound Series is available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.

Head Diameter: 7/8"
Overall Length: 14 1/4"

The Universal series 181B hard to extra hard yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. With the smallest head in the series, the 181B projects best when used at high volume but, with soft wrap, can produce delicate sound. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 181R hard to extra hard yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. With the smallest head in the series, the 181R projects best when used at high volume but, with soft wrap, can produce delicate sound. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.

The Universal series 182B medium hard to hard yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The 182B has slightly softer qualities than the 181B but is still made as multi-tonal mallet to adapt its sound to players' volume changes. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 182R medium hard to hard yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The 182R has slightly softer qualities than the 181R but is still made as multi-tonal mallet to adapt its sound to players' volume changes. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.

The Universal series 183B medium to medium hard yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The plush wrap gives the 183B mellow sound capabilities but when played louder, will project like a much harder mallet. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 183R medium to medium hard yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The plush wrap gives the 183R mellow sound capabilities but when played louder, will project like a much harder mallet. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.

The Universal series 184B medium soft to medium yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The 184B falls in the middle of the hardest and softest mallets in the series, making it versatile and good for general use. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 184R medium soft to medium yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The 184R falls in the middle of the hardest and softest mallets in the series, making it versatile and good for general use. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.

The Universal series 185B soft to medium soft yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. With a slightly larger head, the 185B offers a more plush sound than harder mallets but its specialized core is selected to give power at high volume. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 185R soft to medium soft yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. With a slightly larger head, the 185R offers a more plush sound than harder mallets but its specialized core is selected to give power at high volume. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.

The Universal series 186B extra soft to soft yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The 186B is soft enough to flourish in low octaves of extended instruments and retain strength when climbing to middle registers. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 186R extra soft to soft yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. The 186R is soft enough to flourish in low octaves of extended instruments and retain strength when climbing to middle registers. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.

The Universal series 187B extremely soft to soft yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. Nearly two inches in diameter, the 187B has a supremely large and soft head to drive deep bass tones from bottom octaves. Longer, thicker birch handles enable greater reach and control.

The Universal series 187R extremely soft to soft yarn marimba mallets have soft wool wrap and varying core materials to create an incredible multi-tonal tool for five octave instruments. Nearly two inches in diameter, the 187R has a supremely large and soft head to drive deep bass tones from bottom octaves. Rattan handles are strong and flexible, giving the Universal series added power and durability.