Vic Firth Robert van Sice M114 Marimba Mallets Medium Yarn Pair
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The Vic Firth Robert van Sice M114 marimba mallets are one of the most widely used models in the Robert van Sice range, designed as a versatile medium mallet that works across the full register of the marimba. Vic Firth’s official description calls the M114 “the most popular model in the series” and says it “covers the entire range of the marimba and produces a singing sound that is full of life.” That makes it a strong all-round choice for players who want one pair capable of handling a broad range of repertoire, techniques, and dynamics.
Built with charcoal grey yarn heads and 17" maple handles, the M114 offers a balanced feel with enough clarity for defined articulation while still keeping the warmth and musical body needed for expressive marimba playing. It is well suited to advanced students, teachers, solo repertoire, ensemble performance, and general concert percussion use.
Because it is designed to cover the full range of the marimba, the M114 is often a very good “main pair” for players who do not want to be switching mallets constantly during general practice or standard repertoire. That final point is an inference from Vic Firth’s official positioning of the model.
Key Features
- Robert van Sice signature marimba mallets.
- Medium hardness for balanced all-round marimba playing.
- Designed to cover the entire range of the marimba.
- Produces a singing sound that is full of life.
- Yarn heads in charcoal grey.
- Maple handles for a direct, controlled feel.
- 17" length for reach and balance.
- Suitable for concert application.
Why Choose These Mallets?
The M114 is a particularly useful choice for players who want one reliable marimba mallet that can handle a lot of general playing without feeling too soft or too hard. The official Vic Firth description makes that role very clear: it is intended to work across the whole instrument rather than only in one register or for one specialised sound.
That makes it a strong option for students building a core mallet setup, teachers recommending a dependable general model, and performers wanting a medium mallet with a lively, musical tone. Retailer descriptions also support this by describing it as a medium model with maple shafts and broad marimba coverage.
Specifications
- Brand: Vic Firth.
- Model: M114.
- Series: Robert van Sice.
- Product Type: Marimba mallet pair.
- Hardness: Medium.
- Length: 17" / 43.18 cm.
- Head Material / Colour: Yarn / Charcoal Grey.
- Handle Material: Maple.
- Application: Concert.
- Suitable For: Marimba.