Vic Firth Contemporary Series M242 Keyboard Mallets - Hard

The Vic Firth Contemporary Series M242 Keyboard Mallets (SKU: VIC-M242) are designed for percussionists who require exceptional articulation, projection, and tonal clarity. Featuring hard yarn-wrapped heads and premium birch shafts, the M242 delivers a bright, focused tone with excellent note definition while maintaining a balanced musical response. Ideal for marimba performance, contemporary percussion, solo repertoire, concert ensembles, and educational settings, these mallets provide the consistency, durability, and professional performance expected from Vic Firth.

Specifications

• Brand: Vic Firth
• Series: Contemporary Series
• Model: M242 Hard Keyboard Mallets
• SKU: VIC-M242
• Instrument: Marimba
• Mallet Hardness: Hard
• Head Material: Yarn Wrapped
• Core Material: Synthetic
• Shaft Material: Rattan
• Length: 16.75" (42.5 cm)
• Head Diameter: Approx. 1.75" (44 mm)

Key Features

• Hard yarn-wrapped heads provide crisp articulation, strong projection, and excellent note clarity.
• Premium rattan shafts offer superior balance, durability, and responsive control.
• Produces a focused, bright tone ideal for demanding keyboard percussion applications.
• Perfect for marimba soloists, concert percussion, chamber ensembles, and contemporary repertoire.
• Provides consistent tonal response and precise articulation across the full range of the instrument.
• Manufactured by Vic Firth for professional-level quality, reliability, and long-lasting performance.

• UPC: 750795019588

About Vic Firth

Founded in 1963, Vic Firth is a world-renowned brand and industry leader in the design and production of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories. Founded by legendary percussionist Vic Firth, former principal timpanist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, the company was built on a foundation of innovation, precision, and uncompromising quality.

Today, Vic Firth products are trusted by drummers and percussionists across every genre — from students and educators to the world’s top touring and orchestral professionals. With a reputation for superior consistency, comfort, and tone, Vic Firth continues to set the global standard in stick and mallet design.