Detail 01
Rubber head
Hard enough to give a defined attack on xylophone and metal bars, with very little tone blur.
Product detailSKU #1274034490277
PromarkFuture Pro Discovery Series Mallets Medium Blue Rubber Fpr20
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Rubber-head keyboard percussion mallets on wood shafts, sized medium. For students and section players covering xylophone and metallophone parts.
Strong match
Who this is for
- School and youth percussion sections playing xylophone and metallophone parts
- Passages needing clear note attack over sustain
- A cheap second pair to keep in the stick bag
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Marimba players — rubber on rosewood is harsh and can dent bars
- Concert players wanting soft, blended tone; yarn heads do that
- Anyone needing a graded set of multiple hardnesses in one purchase
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Medium hardness
Middle of the rubber range. Articulate without the glassy click of a harder phenolic head.
Detail 03
Wood shaft
Stiffer and less springy than rattan, so rebound is more predictable for fast repeated notes.
Detail 04
Blue head
Color codes hardness at a glance, useful when a section shares mallets during a rehearsal.
Detail 05
Under $20
Consumable price. Fine to hand to a beginner without worrying about shaft damage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm you need rubber, not yarn — the wrong head ruins marimba tone
- 02No bag, case or mallet holder included
- 03Rubber heads leave marks on soft bars; keep off wooden marimbas
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use these on a marimba?
Not recommended. Rubber is too hard for rosewood or synthetic marimba bars — it sounds harsh and can mark the bar surface. Use yarn-wrapped mallets there.
02Are these good for glockenspiel?
They work, but medium rubber softens the attack. Harder heads cut through better on glockenspiel; rubber is aimed at xylophone and metallophone.
03Will these work for a beginner student?
Yes. Medium rubber on a wood shaft is the standard starting point for elementary and middle school keyboard percussion.
04Is the shaft wood or rattan?
Wood. It flexes less than rattan, giving a firmer feel and more consistent rebound, which helps players still building control.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
12 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- FPY100 (contra bass yarn)
- Specifically for use on large tone bars. Lightweight design and longer shaft means easier handling.
- Tier
- new
- FPR (rubber)
- Provides maximum articulation on xylophones and metallophones. Can be used on any accessory instrument.
- FPTR (triangle beaters)
- Available in two sizes for a variety of uses.
- Korena Special
- false
- FPA (accessory)
- Harder than the FPR. Just right for softer glockenspiel parts or as an accessory mallet.
- Source Id
- site51274034490277
- FPC (cord)
- Wrapped with a 100% cotton cord, provide a dense, articulate sound perfect for metallophones.
- FPP (phenolic)
- Perfect for louder, more articulate glockenspiel passages.
- FPF (felt)
- Synthetic felt is almost wear-proof! Wood shaft for maximum playability.
- FPY (yarn)
- For soft, full tone on the xylophones. Wrapped with long-lasting four-ply synthetic and wool-blend yarn.
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