Vic Firth M115 Robert van Sice Marimba Mallets - Medium Hard Yarn Mallets

The Vic Firth M115 Robert van Sice Mallets are medium hard marimba mallets from the Robert van Sice Signature Series, built for players who want a brighter attack than a medium mallet but without moving into an overly harsh, xylophone-like sound. Vic Firth describes the M115 specifically as “bright, but not to the point of xylophone-like brilliance,” making it a strong option for players who need extra definition while keeping the fuller character expected from a marimba mallet.

Part of the wider Robert van Sice range, the M115 uses a yarn-wound head, maple handle, and the long-handle design this series is known for. Vic Firth says the Robert van Sice mallets use an exclusive hand-wrapping technique intended to virtually eliminate bar-contact noise, and that the series uses 17" maple handles to give better feel and control at wider interval spreads.

Key Features

• Robert van Sice Signature marimba mallets
• Medium hard response
• Yarn-wound head
• Maple handle
• Designed for concert marimba playing
• Bright sound with more attack than a medium model, while staying short of a hard xylophone-style edge
• Long 17" handle format for reach and interval control

Why Choose These Mallets?
The M115 sits in a very useful part of the Robert van Sice range. It gives more presence and articulation than softer models, so it works well for players who need notes to speak clearly in ensemble settings, more rhythmic passages, or repertoire where a medium mallet feels slightly too warm. A Thomann customer review also describes it as having a more decisive, articulate attack than the M114, while still covering a broad sound range.

This makes the M115 a sensible choice for advanced students, conservatoire players, teachers, and serious marimba players who want a dependable medium hard all-rounder within a respected signature series. Vic Firth positions the whole Robert van Sice line around refined tone control, reduced bar noise, and strong interval feel, all of which are useful selling points for customers stepping up from basic student mallets.

Specifications

• Brand: Vic Firth
• Model: M115
• Series: Robert van Sice Signature Series
• Instrument Use: Marimba
• Hardness: Medium Hard
• Head Material: Yarn
• Head Colour: Charcoal Grey
• Handle Material: Maple
• Length: 17"
• Application: Concert
• Pack Quantity: 1 pair

What’s Included

• 1 pair of Vic Firth M115 Robert van Sice marimba mallets