The Grandioso Unwound series 101B extra soft rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Extra soft rubber mallets like the 101B are immensely versatile, able to articulate in high ranges and also convey subtlety in lower registers. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 101R extra soft rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Extra soft rubber mallets like the 101R are immensely versatile, able to articulate in high ranges and also convey subtlety in lower registers. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

The Grandioso Unwound series 102R soft rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. The 102R offers a slight increase in definition from the softer 101R but retains the expected strength afforded by rubber heads. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

The Grandioso Unwound series 103B medium soft rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Even with more articulation than the 102B, the 103B still offers a full fundamental tone and strong personality. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 103R medium soft rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Even with more articulation than the 102R, the 103R still offers a full fundamental tone and strong personality. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

The Grandioso Unwound series 104B medium rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. One of the more versatile choices from this line, the 104B puts forward a deep tone with articulation to back it up. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 104R medium rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. One of the more versatile choices from this line, the 104R puts forward a deep tone with articulation to back it up. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

The Grandioso Unwound series 105B medium hard rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. The pronounced sound and full voice of the 105B is perfectly exemplified thanks to its medium rubber head. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 105R medium hard rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. The pronounced sound and full voice of the 105R is perfectly exemplified thanks to its medium rubber head. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

The Grandioso Unwound series 106B hard rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. The hardest rubber mallet in the series, the 106B provides the large sound qualities of unwrapped mallets with the slightly subdued nature of rubber. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 106R hard rubber keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. The hardest rubber mallet in the series, the 106R provides the large sound qualities of unwrapped mallets with the slightly subdued nature of rubber. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

Larger, heavier round mallet heads on longer handles bring the xylophone to life with a big, rich tone and strong fundamental.  The hard maple head on these mallets will cut through a large ensemble, while still providing strong fundamental and an earthy, dark tone. Maple is a less dense wood than rosewood, so do not fear for your bars - they will not be dented by these mallets. Rattan handles offer a flexibility and a feel that many players prefer over the rigidity of birch mallets.

The Grandioso Unwound series 108B hard rosewood keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Rosewood is an incredibly hard material used on the 108B to provide the absolute most volume and projection, usually on wood keys. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 108R hard rosewood keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Rosewood is an incredibly hard material used on the 108R to provide the absolute most volume and projection, usually on wood keys. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

The Grandioso Unwound series 109B extra hard brass keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Created for specific sound requirements, the brass 109B features the hardest head available for a massive sound. Long, satin birch handles expand on an already sizeable sound presence.

The Grandioso Unwound series 109R extra hard brass keyboard mallets make use of distinct design characteristics to exhibit exceptionally rich tone and sound quality. Created for specific sound requirements, the brass 109R features the hardest head available for a massive sound. Rattan handles are available to increase flexibility and rebound.

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"

Mike Balter 10R Unwound Series Mallets
Extra 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: 1 1/8"
Overall Length: 14 1/4"

The Ultimate series 111B extra hard synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. Of the series, the 111B is the boldest with its volume and articulation. Birch handles are firm and rigid for greater control.

The Ultimate series 111R extra hard synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. Of the series, the 111R is the boldest with its volume and articulation. Rattan handles provide flexibility for dampening, durability, and power.

The Ultimate series 112B hard synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. The hard 112B mallets feature clear definition but are slightly more dynamically versatile than the 111B. Birch handles are firm and rigid for greater control.

The Ultimate series 112R hard synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. The hard 112R mallets feature clear definition but are slightly more dynamically versatile than the 111R. Rattan handles provide flexibility for dampening, durability, and power.

The Ultimate series 113B medium hard synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. Able to span a greater dynamic range than harder mallets, the 113B is suited well for a roll in nearly any octave. Birch handles are firm and rigid for greater control.

The Ultimate series 113R medium hard synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. Able to span a greater dynamic range than harder mallets, the 113R is suited well for a roll in nearly any octave. Rattan handles provide flexibility for dampening, durability, and power.

The Ultimate series 114B medium synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. Wonderfully full in mid ranges, the 114B also retains its precise, powerful sound. Birch handles are firm and rigid for greater control.

The Ultimate series 114R medium synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. Wonderfully full in mid ranges, the 114R also retains its precise, powerful sound. Rattan handles provide flexibility for dampening, durability, and power.

The Ultimate series 115B medium soft synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. The 115B is a medium soft mallet but, being Ultimate, has slightly more presence than most medium soft mallets. Birch handles are firm and rigid for greater control.

The Ultimate series 115R medium soft synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. The 115R is a medium soft mallet but, being Ultimate, has slightly more presence than most medium soft mallets. Rattan handles provide flexibility for dampening, durability, and power.

The Ultimate series 116B soft synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. The soft 116B achieves its rich and powerful sound from a softer latex mid-layer. Birch handles are firm and rigid for greater control.

The Ultimate series 116R soft synthetic cord keyboard mallets perform exceptionally boldly thanks to cores covered in latex then wrapped in polyester cord. The soft 116R achieves its rich and powerful sound from a softer latex mid-layer. Rattan handles provide flexibility for dampening, durability, and power.