Vic Firth Robert van Sice Signature Mallets Maple Medium Robert van Sice Signature Mallets Maple Medium Designed by the respected marimba soloist, teacher and masterclass instructor, the Vic Firth Robert van Sice Signature Marimba Mallets were designed by their namesake and feature an exclusive hand-wrapping technique that virtually eliminates the sound of bar contact A special interlocking stitch pattern maintains the integrity of the head Models with a rubber core are mono-tonal, while the synthetic core models are multi-tonal -- allowing the sound to brighten and darken as the dynamics increase and decrease The 17" maple handles provide excellent feel and control at extended intervals