Vic Firth Virtuoso series mallets feature rubber cores wrapped with a wool blend yarn for warm, full-bodied marimba tone. The medium-hard core of these mallets adds a beautiful singing quality to the lower register of your instrument. You also get birch handles with a unique slip-resistant finish, providing you with remarkable feel and enhanced control. At Sweetwater, we've recommended Vic Firth sticks and mallets for years, and the Virtuoso series mallets excel in ensemble and solo settings alike.