The Robert Van Sice series M111 very soft yarn marimba mallets are constructed with the care and determination that drives Van Sice, accomplished performer and teacher. The M111 employs a unique technique for wrapping the soft yarn, varying the tension between layers to create warmth and presence at all volume levels. The extra long maple handles increase the reach and leverage in your hands.

The Robert Van Sice series M112 soft yarn marimba mallets are constructed with the care and determination that drives Van Sice, accomplished performer and teacher. The M112 provides slightly more definition than the M111, but is still ideal in lower registers where warm full tones are desired. The extra long maple handles increase the reach and leverage in your hands.

The Robert Van Sice series M113 medium soft yarn marimba mallets are constructed with the care and determination that drives Van Sice, accomplished performer and teacher. The M113 is versatile enough for all five octaves, but maintains soft tendencies for warm rolling passages. The extra long maple handles increase the reach and leverage in your hands.

The Robert Van Sice series M114 medium yarn marimba mallets are constructed with the care and determination that drives Van Sice, accomplished performer and teacher. The incredibly versatile medium yarn of the M114 allows it to speak clearly and distinctly in all octaves of the marimba. The extra long maple handles increase the reach and leverage in your hands.

The Robert Van Sice series M115 medium hard yarn marimba mallets are constructed with the care and determination that drives Van Sice, accomplished performer and teacher. Compared to softer models, the M115 has a much brighter sound with loads of articulation for energetic music. The extra long maple handles increase the reach and leverage in your hands.

The Robert Van Sice series M116 hard yarn marimba mallets are constructed with the care and determination that drives Van Sice, accomplished performer and teacher. For an edgy sound that cuts, the tightly wrapped hard yarn of the M116 will deliver. The extra long maple handles increase the reach and leverage in your hands.

Robert van Sice is considered one of the world’s foremost performers of contemporary music for marimba. His varied performing career has centered on establishing the instrument as a serious artistic vehicle, premiering more than 100 works for marimba and appearing in over 30 countries worldwide. In 1997, Mr. van Sice was appointed Director of Percussion Studies at the Yale University School of Music. He subsequently joined the faculties at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

These mallets were introduced in 2011 to complement the original line of Van Sice Series mallets (M111-M116), specifically designed for Japanese repertoire and any other marimba music requiring multiple layers of timbre. Like the originals, these mallets feature extra-long maple handles for increased comfort when playing large intervals. The difference lies in the head of the mallet - the heavy synthetic core provides a full, rich tone out of the marimba bar and the special interlocking stitch pattern minimizes any contact sound.

These extra soft mallets sound full and rich on the lower range of a 5-octave marimba.

Robert van Sice is considered one of the world’s foremost performers of contemporary music for marimba. His varied performing career has centered on establishing the instrument as a serious artistic vehicle, premiering more than 100 works for marimba and appearing in over 30 countries worldwide. In 1997, Mr. van Sice was appointed Director of Percussion Studies at the Yale University School of Music. He subsequently joined the faculties at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

These mallets were introduced in 2011 to complement the original line of Van Sice Series mallets (M111-M116), specifically designed for Japanese repertoire and any other marimba music requiring multiple layers of timbre. Like the originals, these mallets feature extra-long maple handles for increased comfort when playing large intervals. The difference lies in the head of the mallet - the heavy synthetic core provides a full, rich tone out of the marimba bar and the special interlocking stitch pattern minimizes any contact sound.

These soft mallets sound warm with a little articulation on the bottom half of a 5-octave marimba. Great for the Bach Cello Suites.

Robert van Sice is considered one of the world’s foremost performers of contemporary music for marimba. His varied performing career has centered on establishing the instrument as a serious artistic vehicle, premiering more than 100 works for marimba and appearing in over 30 countries worldwide. In 1997, Mr. van Sice was appointed Director of Percussion Studies at the Yale University School of Music. He subsequently joined the faculties at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

These mallets were introduced in 2011 to complement the original line of Van Sice Series mallets (M111-M116), specifically designed for Japanese repertoire and any other marimba music requiring multiple layers of timbre. Like the originals, these mallets feature extra-long maple handles for increased comfort when playing large intervals. The difference lies in the head of the mallet - the heavy synthetic core provides a full, rich tone out of the marimba bar and the special interlocking stitch pattern minimizes any contact sound.

These medium soft mallets provide a warm tone on the bottom half of a 5-octave marimba.

Robert van Sice is considered one of the world’s foremost performers of contemporary music for marimba. His varied performing career has centered on establishing the instrument as a serious artistic vehicle, premiering more than 100 works for marimba and appearing in over 30 countries worldwide. In 1997, Mr. van Sice was appointed Director of Percussion Studies at the Yale University School of Music. He subsequently joined the faculties at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

These mallets were introduced in 2011 to complement the original line of Van Sice Series mallets (M111-M116), specifically designed for Japanese repertoire and any other marimba music requiring multiple layers of timbre. Like the originals, these mallets feature extra-long maple handles for increased comfort when playing large intervals. The difference lies in the head of the mallet - the heavy synthetic core provides a full, rich tone out of the marimba bar and the special interlocking stitch pattern minimizes any contact sound.

These medium mallets work well throughout the entire range of a 5-octave instrument, but can be a bit 'bitey' on the low end and too 'poofy' on the top end.

Robert van Sice is considered one of the world’s foremost performers of contemporary music for marimba. His varied performing career has centered on establishing the instrument as a serious artistic vehicle, premiering more than 100 works for marimba and appearing in over 30 countries worldwide. In 1997, Mr. van Sice was appointed Director of Percussion Studies at the Yale University School of Music. He subsequently joined the faculties at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

These mallets were introduced in 2011 to complement the original line of Van Sice Series mallets (M111-M116), specifically designed for Japanese repertoire and any other marimba music requiring multiple layers of timbre. Like the originals, these mallets feature extra-long maple handles for increased comfort when playing large intervals. The difference lies in the head of the mallet - the heavy synthetic core provides a full, rich tone out of the marimba bar and the special interlocking stitch pattern minimizes any contact sound.

These medium hard mallets sound warm and articulate on the top 75% of a 5-octave marimba.

Robert van Sice is considered one of the world’s foremost performers of contemporary music for marimba. His varied performing career has centered on establishing the instrument as a serious artistic vehicle, premiering more than 100 works for marimba and appearing in over 30 countries worldwide. In 1997, Mr. van Sice was appointed Director of Percussion Studies at the Yale University School of Music. He subsequently joined the faculties at the Peabody Institute of The Johns Hopkins University, and the Curtis Institute of Music.

These mallets were introduced in 2011 to complement the original line of Van Sice Series mallets (M111-M116), specifically designed for Japanese repertoire and any other marimba music requiring multiple layers of timbre. Like the originals, these mallets feature extra-long maple handles for increased comfort when playing large intervals. The difference lies in the head of the mallet - the heavy synthetic core provides a full, rich tone out of the marimba bar and the special interlocking stitch pattern minimizes any contact sound.

These hard mallets are great for when you need to make a line in the upper register of a marimba really speak with a full tone.