When you purchase a Mike Balter product,you have joined countless others whodemand and deserve only the best. You, too, will soon learn Mike Balter Mallets are the only real choice.

What is behind the Mike Balter name?Pride, Commitment, Integrity, Experience,in addition, you are assured of perfectweight and balance, along with superbcraftsmanship. The Mike Balter Advantageguarantees genuine dedication to providingproducts of unsurpassed quality. Mike

Balter has focused exclusively on designing and perfecting the production of the industry’s finest mallets. Mike Balter Mallets are made to exceed the most demanding professional standards.

The Mike Balter Advantage starts at the top with Mike himself and continues in every step of the production process. Every custom-crafted mallet has an advantage you can see, an advantage you can feel, and an advantage that you can hear with every stroke.Your advantage is the name... Mike Balter.

MIKE’S PERSONAL GUARANTEEIt is my name that appears on every mallet. Because of this fact,Mike Balter products have the strongest guarantee in the industry.You have my personal guarantee that Mike Balter Mallets will exceed your expectations.

Mike Balter Mallets are, indeed, a stroke to perfection®.

THE MIKE BALTER ADVANTAGE

VIBE MALLETSWide Bar 4Mushroom Head 4Artist 4Pro Vibe 5Super Vibe 5

MARIMBA MALLETSUniversal 6Ensemble 7Ultimate 7Performing Artist 8Contemporary 8Tradition Plus 9Shadow 9

XYLOPHONE, BELL and UNWOUND MALLETSUnwound 10Grandioso Unwound 11

BALTER BASICSBalter Basics 12Band Director’s Special 13

TRIANGLE BEATERSTriangle Beater Set 13Single Beater 13

CONCERT MALLETSTimpani 14Chime 14Concert Bass Drum 15Gong 16Suspended Cymbal 16

LOUIE BELLSON DRUMSET and WORLD PERCUSSION MALLETSLouie Bellson Drumset Mallets 17World Percussion Mallets 17

MARCHING MALLETSHigh Volume Keyboard 18Multi-Tom 18Felt Bass Drum 18Puff Bass Drum 18

MALLET CASESCarry-All Case 19Mallet Bag 19Mallet Pouch 19

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VIBE MALLETSWide Bar SeriesDeveloped for graduated bar vibes, this threemodel series is intended for two mallet jazz performance. Speed, dexterity, and accuracy areimproved with the short handle. Available inSatin Birch or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness31 Beige Yarn H32 Pink Yarn M33 Gold Yarn S

Mushroom Head SeriesThe mushroom head design brings to life a rich,smooth tone and will provide additional attackwhen needed. Yarn wound for marimba and cordwound for vibes. Available in Satin Birch, BlackBirch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.

Artist SeriesUnique and original in design. The ArthurLipner Models offer a bolder, full sound withthick rattan handles. The John Piper Modelsfeature a specially developed impact cushion.While the Julie Spencer Mallet was designedfor “Tribeca Sunflower”, the rare design offersan ideal solution for a ‘buzz’ marimba effect.

Model Hardness41 Arthur Lipner M42 Julie Spencer M43 John Piper M44 John Piper MS45 Arthur Lipner MH

Model Hardness61 Yellow Yarn MH62 Yellow Cord MH63 Yellow Yarn MS64 Yellow Cord MS

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The Mike Balter Pro Vibe Series carries on a heritage of performance and reliability with a distinctive style. The heavier, round shaped cord wound mallet head provides the preferred vibe sound. Ready to impress in any situation, the Pro Vibe Series with its ideal weight and balance is the all-around choice for today’s player.Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass,or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness21 Yellow Cord H22 Green Cord MH23 Blue Cord M24 Red Cord S25 Silver Cord Jazz

Super Vibe SeriesDesigned to generate a full, lavish, powerful tone taking your vibe playing to an unprecedentedlevel. The Super Vibe Series is made specifically with large, massive weighted mushroom shapedheads that bring out a full fundamental. Wound with an extremely durable synthetic material,the Super Vibe Series is available with thick Rattan or Satin Birch handles.

Model Hardness121 Yellow Cord EH122 Green Cord H123 Blue Cord MH124 Red Cord M125 Aqua Cord MS126 Orange Cord S

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MARIMBA MALLETSUniversal SeriesThe Mike Balter Universal Series offers an array of multi-tonal models. Looselywrapped wool yarn wound heads around heavy, hard cores with various underlaymentsthat change timbre with the strength of your stroke. Designed to encompass the entirerange of a five-octave marimba, the Universal Series delivers as much or as little impactas you will ever need. Created for the serious marimba soloist or ensemble player.Available in longer, thicker Satin Birch or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness181 Brown Yarn H-EH182 Brown Yarn MH-H183 Brown Yarn M-MH184 Brown Yarn MS-M185 Brown Yarn S-MS 186 Brown Yarn ES-S187 Brown Yarn EES-ES

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Ensemble SeriesThe cornerstone of the Mike Balter keyboard mallet line. These single-tone yarn woundmallets feature solid rubber cores that are the ideal weight for general playing. Their provenreliability has made them an industry standard that continues to exceed the needs of theplayer. Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.

Ultimate SeriesThe Ultimate Series is designed to produce a full, rich, warm soundwith a very strong fundamental. Heavily weighted rubber cores witha latex underlayment wound with an extremely durable syntheticmaterial on slightly thicker and longer handles. The wide variety ofthe Ultimate Series makes them the preferred choice for every solo,ensemble, indoor or outdoor situation. Available in Satin Birch orRattan Handles.

Model Hardness111 Yellow Cord EH112 Green Cord H113 Blue Cord MH114 Red Cord M115 Aqua Cord MS116 Orange Cord S

Model Hardness11 Yellow Yarn H12 Green Yarn MH13 Blue Yarn M14 Red Yarn MS15 Aqua Yarn S16 Orange Yarn ES17 Light Blue Yarn ES18 Light Green Yarn Bass

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MARIMBA MALLETSPerforming Artist SeriesThe Performing Artist Series with medium weight solid cores provides an exquisite fundamental along with a mellow, rich tone. The additional weight of these elongated grey wool yarn wound malletsoffers a complete gradation of hardness for today’s marimba soloist or ensemble player. Available in longer Satin Birch or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness51 Yellow Trim EH52 Green Trim H53 Blue Trim M54 Red Trim S55 Orange Trim ES

Contemporary SeriesThis light-weight, dual-tonal, wool yarn wound series provides improved dexterity andsmooth rolling for today’s accomplished marimba soloist. Available in Satin Birch, BlackBirch, or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness81 Purple Yarn H82 Green Yarn MH83 Rose Yarn M84 Blue Yarn MS85 Wine Yarn S86 Burgundy Yarn ES

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Tradition Plus SeriesThe latex wound mallet head on longer handles creates a unique sound in theLatin American ‘South-of-the-Border’ tradition. Available in Satin Birch orRattan Handles.

Shadow SeriesThese extremely well-balanced mallets were developed expressly for theconcert marimba soloist. The black cord wound oval-shaped head on along Black Birch Handle produces an articulate, detailed sound at alldynamic levels.

Model Hardness221 Yellow Trim H222 Green Trim MH223 Blue trim M224 Red Trim S

Model Hardness71 Yellow Trim H72 Green Trim MH73 Blue Trim M74 Red Trim MS75 Orange Trim S

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XYLOPHONE, BELL, &Unwound SeriesThe Unwound Series consists of various oval shaped rubber, wood, metal, and plastic heads to supply multiple timbres and dynamic levels. Designed for response, clarity, control and sensitivity. The Unwound Series is available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness1 Black Rubber ES2 Tan Rubber S3 Brown Rubber MS4 Light Green Rubber M5 Dark Green Rubber MH6 Grey Rubber H7 11/4" Maple H8 7/8" Rosewood H8A 11/4" Rosewood H9 5/8" Brass H9A 5/8" Aluminum MH10 11/8" Phenolic EH10A 7/8"Phenolic H91 11/8" Poly MH92 11/8" Lexan H93 1" Phenolic EH

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UNWOUND MALLETSGrandioso Unwound SeriesLarger, heavier round mallet heads on longer handles bring yourinstrument to life with a big, rich tone and strong fundamental.Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, or Rattan Handles.

Model Hardness101 Black Rubber ES102 Tan Rubber S103 Brown Rubber MS104 Light Green Rubber M105 Dark Green Rubber MH106 Grey Rubber H107 11/8" Maple H108 11/8" Rosewood H109 7/8" Brass H

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Performing Artist SeriesThe Performing Artist Series with medium weight solid cores provides an exquisite fundamental along with a mellow, rich tone. Theadditional weight of these elongated yarn wound mallets offers a complete gradation of hardness for today’s marimba soloist or ensemble player. Available in longer Satin Birch orRattan Handles.

Model Hardness51 Grey Yarn EH52 Grey Yarn H53 Grey Yarn M54 Grey Yarn S55 Grey Yarn ES

Balter BasicsDesigned to provide the student and band program with an economically developed solution for obtaining mallets. With exceptional quality at an affordable price, this color-coded series has a model for every percussion situation. Balter Basics come withmoderately thicker birch handles for more control and durability. Balter Basics are featured in the Band Director’s Special prepack.

Model HardnessBB1 Yellow Yarn HBB2 Blue Yarn MBB3 Red Yarn SBB4 Yellow Cord HBB5 Blue Cord MBB6 Red Cord SBB7 Yellow Rubber HBB8 Blue Rubber MBB9 Red Rubber SBB10 1" PVC HBB11 1" Poly MHBB12 Round Brass H

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Band Director’s SpecialThe Band Director’s Special prepack puts it all within your reach. The pack includes 1-BB2 (Medium Yarn), 1-BB8 (Medium Rubber), 1-BB10 (PVC Xylo Mallet), 1-BB12 (Brass Bell Mallet), 1-T3 (General Timpani Mallet), and a MBMP (Mallet Pouch).

ModelBDS1

Triangle Beater SeriesProfessional quality double-ended triangle beaters with adjustable counterweights for the percussionist who only wants the best. The Triangle Set, Model TB, includes leather carrying case.

ModelTB Full Set with CaseSB Single 4-N-1 Beater

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CONCERT MALLETSTimpani Mallet SeriesMade with select maple shafts. Only the highestgrade felt is used to produce these seamlessTimpani Mallets.

ModelT1 Ultra Staccato - Yellow TrimT2 Staccato - Green TrimT3 General - Blue TrimT4 Legato - Red TrimT5 Wood

Chime Mallet SeriesDouble-sided head featuring a genuine leather striking surface at one end.Long hard-maple handle provides increased proficiency.

ModelCM1 Small (11/4")CM2 Medium (11/2")CM3 Large (13/4")

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Concert Bass Drum Mallet SeriesSynthetic covered heads offer extended durability. The hard-wood mapleshafts are well-balanced allowing the player to get a big, warm sound. Anideal selection for the professional or the school band and orchestra program.

ModelCBD1 Solid Felt - Yellow TrimCBD2 Small - Green TrimCBD3 Medium - Blue TrimCBD4 Large - Red TrimCBD5 Rollers - Orange TrimCBD6 Double Header

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CONCERT MALLETSSuspended Cymbal Mallet SeriesTwo models to meet all of your band, orchestra, andensemble needs. Model SC1 features a tightly woundhead for articulation and a cutting cymbal roll. SC2 isperfect for general playing supplying mellow singlestrokes and a big sound on long cymbal rolls.

Model HardnessSC1 MHSC2 MS

Gong Mallet SeriesFour distinct models meet the needs of the serious percussionist.Large, weighted heads on hard-maple shafts.

ModelGM1 General - Black YarnGM2 Heavy - Brown YarnGM3 Light - Grey YarnWG1 Wind Gong - Blue Yarn

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Louie Bellson Drumset Mallet SeriesEssential innovative accessories for today’s drummer. Several modelsare double-ended providing great solutions for quick changes.

ModelLB1 Drum MalletLB2 Stick MalletLB3 Brush MalletLB4 Stick BrushLB5 Jingle StickLB6 Brustick®

World Percussion SeriesThree unique mallets designed to make a variety ofsounds, with many options on an assortment of bothstandard and exotic percussion instruments.

ModelWP1 Straight HeadWP2 Round HeadWP3 Felt Head

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High Volume Keyboard Mallets SeriesDesigned for indoor\outdoor playing.Oversized heavy heads provide a massivetone that will “bring down the house”with immense volume. Each model alsofeatures a non-slip grip for additionalpower. Available in Satin Birch or Rattan Handles.Model Hardness

191 13/8” Poly MH192 13/8” Nylon H193 13/8” PVC H194 White Cord MS195 White Cord MH

Multi-Tom MalletsHeavy-gauge aluminum shaftswith non-slip grips for extremepower and projection. Nicely balanced for speed and quickness.

ModelMM1 NylonMM2 LexanMM3 FeltMM4 Puff

MARCHING MALLETSFelt Bass Drum MalletsFour sizes of hard felt heads on durable heavy-gauge aluminum shafts with non-slip grips forimproved balance, control, and articulation.

ModelMBD1 Small FeltMBD2 Medium FeltMBD3 Large FeltMBD4 Extra Large Felt

Puff Bass Drum MalletsIdentical to the Felt Bass Drum Malletsin balance and control with soft puffcovered heads.

ModelMBD5 Small PuffMBD6 Medium PuffMBD7 Large PuffMBD8 Extra Large Puff

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