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 M405 is a hard rubber mallet with an oval shape. The hardest rubber mallet in the series, this mallet is great when you need to project on xylophone and even works well as a soft bell mallet.

• Hard Rubber 1.1" Oval Core mounted on a Rattan Handle
• Oval Shape provides a bit more concentrated sound and bouncier feel
• Hardest rubber mallet in the series
• 14.125" Overall Length
• Compare to former model, Balter Unwound B6R