The Vic Firth Robert Van Sice Vibraphone mallets are a new voice in the Van Sice series, offering a beautiful, lush sound on the instrument without the front-end attack characteristic of many vibraphone mallet models. Designed for the solo and chamber percussionists, these mallets blend into the ensemble unlike anything else available, allowing the vibraphone player to feel as comfortable in the concert hall as they do on stage at a club. Available in 5 models from Soft to Hard. The M314 isa medium hardmallet when you need more clairity, but not overpowering. Features: Professional tier vibraphone mallet. Rattan handle. Yarn wound core.