Best Percussion Mallets from Top Stores

Shop Nobi guide Updated October 19, 2026

Best Percussion Mallets from Top Stores Percussion mallets on this page run from about $12 to $162. The lower end includes soft rubber heads, while the premium pack reaches $162 for a mixed set.

Best Percussion Mallets from Top Stores Most mallets are described by head hardness, Soft, Medium, Hard, Very-Hard, and by material such as rubber, nylon, Delrin, aluminum, brass or Lexan.

Best Percussion Mallets from Top Stores The shaft is usually wood or synthetic.

Best Percussion Mallets from Top Stores When choosing a mallet, match the hardness to the instrument: softer heads for vibraphone or marimba to get a warm tone, harder heads for louder projection.

SPYR SV3R Hard Vibraphone Mallet

D'Addario $53.53 See it at the store

SPYR SU8R Hard Nylon Bell Mallet

D'Addario $41.39 See it at the store

SPYR SV4R Very-Hard Vibraphone Mallet

D'Addario $53.53 See it at the store

What does the hardness rating mean for a mallet?

Hardness indicates how firm the head is; softer heads give a mellower tone, harder heads produce brighter, louder sounds.

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