THE MIKE BALTER ADVANTAGE

THE MIKE BALTER ADVANTAGE
When you purchase a Mike Balter product,
you have joined countless others who
demand and deserve only the best. You,
too, will soon learn Mike Balter Mallets
are the only real choice.
What is behind the Mike Balter name?
Pride, Commitment, Integrity, Experience,
in addition, you are assured of perfect
weight and balance, along with superb
craftsmanship. The Mike Balter Advantage
guarantees genuine dedication to providing
products of unsurpassed quality. Mike
Balter has focused exclusively on designing and perfecting the
production of the industry’s finest mallets. Mike Balter Mallets
are made to exceed the most demanding professional standards.
The Mike Balter Advantage starts at the top with Mike himself
and continues in every step of the production process. Every
custom-crafted mallet has an advantage you can see, an advantage
you can feel, and an advantage that you can hear with every stroke.
Your advantage is the name... Mike Balter.
MIKE’S PERSONAL GUARANTEE
It is my name that appears on every mallet. Because of this fact,
Mike Balter products have the strongest guarantee in the industry.
You have my personal guarantee that Mike Balter Mallets will
exceed your expectations.
Mike Balter Mallets are, indeed, a stroke to perfection ®.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIBE MALLETS
Wide Bar
Mushroom Head
Artist
Pro Vibe
Super Vibe
4
4
4
5
5
MARIMBA MALLETS
Universal
Ensemble
Ultimate
Performing Artist
Contemporary
Tradition Plus
Shadow
6
7
7
8
8
9
9
XYLOPHONE, BELL and
UNWOUND MALLETS
Unwound
10
Grandioso Unwound
11
BALTER BASICS
Balter Basics
Band Director’s Special
12
13
TRIANGLE BEATERS
Triangle Beater Set
Single Beater
13
13
CONCERT MALLETS
Timpani
Chime
Concert Bass Drum
Gong
Suspended Cymbal
14
14
15
16
16
LOUIE BELLSON DRUMSET and
WORLD PERCUSSION MALLETS
Louie Bellson Drumset Mallets 17
World Percussion Mallets
17
MARCHING MALLETS
High Volume Keyboard
Multi-Tom
Felt Bass Drum
Puff Bass Drum
18
18
18
18
MALLET CASES
Carry-All Case
Mallet Bag
Mallet Pouch
19
19
19
VIBE MALLETS
Wide Bar Series
Mushroom Head Series
Artist Series
Developed for graduated bar vibes, this three
model series is intended for two mallet jazz
performance. Speed, dexterity, and accuracy are
improved with the short handle. Available in
Satin Birch or Rattan Handles.
The mushroom head design brings to life a rich,
smooth tone and will provide additional attack
when needed. Yarn wound for marimba and cord
wound for vibes. Available in Satin Birch, Black
Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.
Unique and original in design. The Arthur
Lipner Models offer a bolder, full sound with
thick rattan handles. The John Piper Models
feature a specially developed impact cushion.
While the Julie Spencer Mallet was designed
for “Tribeca Sunflower”, the rare design offers
an ideal solution for a ‘buzz’ marimba effect.
Model
Hardness
41
Arthur Lipner
M
42
Julie Spencer
M
43
John Piper
M
44
John Piper
MS
45
Arthur Lipner
MH
Model
31
32
33
4
Beige Yarn
Pink Yarn
Gold Yarn
Hardness
H
M
S
Model
61
62
63
64
Yellow Yarn
Yellow Cord
Yellow Yarn
Yellow Cord
Hardness
MH
MH
MS
MS
Pro Vibe Series
Super Vibe Series
The Mike Balter Pro Vibe Series carries on a heritage
of performance and reliability with a distinctive style.
The heavier, round shaped cord wound mallet head
provides the preferred vibe sound. Ready to impress in
any situation, the Pro Vibe Series with its ideal weight
and balance is the all-around choice for today’s player.
Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass,
or Rattan Handles.
Designed to generate a full, lavish, powerful tone taking your vibe playing to an unprecedented
level. The Super Vibe Series is made specifically with large, massive weighted mushroom shaped
heads that bring out a full fundamental. Wound with an extremely durable synthetic material,
the Super Vibe Series is available with thick Rattan or Satin Birch handles.
Model
21
22
23
24
25
Yellow Cord
Green Cord
Blue Cord
Red Cord
Silver Cord
Hardness
H
MH
M
S
Jazz
Model
121
122
123
124
125
126
Yellow Cord
Green Cord
Blue Cord
Red Cord
Aqua Cord
Orange Cord
Hardness
EH
H
MH
M
MS
S
5
MARIMBA MALLETS
Universal Series
The Mike Balter Universal Series offers an array of multi-tonal models. Loosely
wrapped wool yarn wound heads around heavy, hard cores with various underlayments
that change timbre with the strength of your stroke. Designed to encompass the entire
range of a five-octave marimba, the Universal Series delivers as much or as little impact
as you will ever need. Created for the serious marimba soloist or ensemble player.
Available in longer, thicker Satin Birch or Rattan Handles.
Model
181
182
183
184
185
186
187
6
Brown Yarn
Brown Yarn
Brown Yarn
Brown Yarn
Brown Yarn
Brown Yarn
Brown Yarn
Hardness
H-EH
MH-H
M-MH
MS-M
S-MS
ES-S
EES-ES
Ensemble Series
Ultimate Series
The cornerstone of the Mike Balter keyboard mallet line. These single-tone yarn wound
mallets feature solid rubber cores that are the ideal weight for general playing. Their proven
reliability has made them an industry standard that continues to exceed the needs of the
player. Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.
The Ultimate Series is designed to produce a full, rich, warm sound
with a very strong fundamental. Heavily weighted rubber cores with
a latex underlayment wound with an extremely durable synthetic
material on slightly thicker and longer handles. The wide variety of
the Ultimate Series makes them the preferred choice for every solo,
ensemble, indoor or outdoor situation. Available in Satin Birch or
Rattan Handles.
Model
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
Yellow Yarn
Green Yarn
Blue Yarn
Red Yarn
Aqua Yarn
Orange Yarn
Light Blue Yarn
Light Green Yarn
Hardness
H
MH
M
MS
S
ES
ES
Bass
Model
111
112
113
114
115
116
Yellow Cord
Green Cord
Blue Cord
Red Cord
Aqua Cord
Orange Cord
Hardness
EH
H
MH
M
MS
S
7
MARIMBA MALLETS
Performing Artist Series
Contemporary Series
The Performing Artist Series with medium weight solid cores
provides an exquisite fundamental along with a mellow, rich tone.
The additional weight of these elongated grey wool yarn wound mallets
offers a complete gradation of hardness for today’s marimba soloist or
ensemble player. Available in longer Satin Birch or Rattan Handles.
This light-weight, dual-tonal, wool yarn wound series provides improved dexterity and
smooth rolling for today’s accomplished marimba soloist. Available in Satin Birch, Black
Birch, or Rattan Handles.
Model
51
52
53
54
55
8
Yellow Trim
Green Trim
Blue Trim
Red Trim
Orange Trim
Hardness
EH
H
M
S
ES
Model
81
82
83
84
85
86
Purple Yarn
Green Yarn
Rose Yarn
Blue Yarn
Wine Yarn
Burgundy Yarn
Hardness
H
MH
M
MS
S
ES
Tradition Plus Series
Shadow Series
The latex wound mallet head on longer handles creates a unique sound in the
Latin American ‘South-of-the-Border’ tradition. Available in Satin Birch or
Rattan Handles.
These extremely well-balanced mallets were developed expressly for the
concert marimba soloist. The black cord wound oval-shaped head on a
long Black Birch Handle produces an articulate, detailed sound at all
dynamic levels.
Model
Hardness
221
Yellow Trim
H
222
Green Trim
MH
223
Blue trim
M
224
Red Trim
S
Model
71
72
73
74
75
Yellow Trim
Green Trim
Blue Trim
Red Trim
Orange Trim
Hardness
H
MH
M
MS
S
9
XYLOPHONE, BELL, &
Unwound Series
The Unwound Series consists of various oval shaped rubber, wood, metal, and plastic heads to supply
multiple timbres and dynamic levels. Designed for response, clarity, control and sensitivity. The
Unwound Series is available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, Two-Stage Fiberglass, or Rattan Handles.
Model
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
8A
9
9A
10
10A
91
92
93
10
Hardness
Black Rubber
ES
Tan Rubber
S
Brown Rubber
MS
Light Green Rubber M
Dark Green Rubber
MH
Grey Rubber
H
H
11/4" Maple
7 8
/ " Rosewood
H
H
11/4" Rosewood
5 8
/ " Brass
H
5 8
/ " Aluminum
MH
EH
11/8" Phenolic
7 8
/ "Phenolic
H
MH
11/8" Poly
H
11/8" Lexan
1" Phenolic
EH
UNWOUND MALLETS
Grandioso Unwound Series
Larger, heavier round mallet heads on longer handles bring your
instrument to life with a big, rich tone and strong fundamental.
Available in Satin Birch, Black Birch, or Rattan Handles.
Model
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
Hardness
Black Rubber
ES
Tan Rubber
S
Brown Rubber
MS
Light Green Rubber
M
Dark Green Rubber
MH
Grey Rubber
H
11/8" Maple
H
11/8" Rosewood
H
7 8
/ " Brass
H
11
BALTER BASICS
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Model
Hardness
Model
Hardness
BB1
Yellow Yarn
H
EH
BB2 51 Blue Yarn Grey Yarn
M
52
Grey
Yarn
H
BB3
Red Yarn
S
Grey Yarn
M
BB4 53 Yellow Cord
H
S
BB5 54 Blue Cord Grey Yarn
M
ES
BB6 55 Red Cord Grey Yarn
S
BB7
Yellow Rubber
H
BB8
Blue Rubber
M
BB9
Red Rubber
S
BB10
1" PVC
H
BB11
1" Poly
MH
BB12
Round Brass
H
12
TRIANGLE
BEATERS
Band Director’s Special
Triangle Beater Series
The Band Director’s Special prepack puts it all within your reach.
The pack includes 1-BB2 (Medium Yarn), 1-BB8 (Medium Rubber),
1-BB10 (PVC Xylo Mallet), 1-BB12 (Brass Bell Mallet),
1-T3 (General Timpani Mallet), and a MBMP (Mallet Pouch).
Professional quality double-ended triangle beaters with adjustable counter
weights for the percussionist who only wants the best. The Triangle Set,
Model TB, includes leather carrying case.
Model
BDS1
Model
TB
SB
Full Set with Case
Single 4-N-1 Beater
13
CONCERT MALLETS
Timpani Mallet Series
Chime Mallet Series
Made with select maple shafts. Only the highest
grade felt is used to produce these seamless
Timpani Mallets.
Double-sided head featuring a genuine leather striking surface at one end.
Long hard-maple handle provides increased proficiency.
Model
T1
T2
T3
T4
T5
14
Ultra Staccato - Yellow Trim
Staccato - Green Trim
General - Blue Trim
Legato - Red Trim
Wood
Model
CM1
CM2
CM3
Small (11/4")
Medium (11/2")
Large (13/4")
Concert Bass Drum Mallet Series
Synthetic covered heads offer extended durability. The hard-wood maple
shafts are well-balanced allowing the player to get a big, warm sound. An
ideal selection for the professional or the school band and orchestra program.
Model
CBD1
CBD2
CBD3
CBD4
CBD5
CBD6
Solid Felt - Yellow Trim
Small - Green Trim
Medium - Blue Trim
Large - Red Trim
Rollers - Orange Trim
Double Header
15
CONCERT MALLETS
Gong Mallet Series
Four distinct models meet the needs of the serious percussionist.
Large, weighted heads on hard-maple shafts.
Model
GM1
GM2
GM3
WG1
16
General - Black Yarn
Heavy - Brown Yarn
Light - Grey Yarn
Wind Gong - Blue Yarn
Suspended Cymbal
Mallet Series
Two models to meet all of your band, orchestra, and
ensemble needs. Model SC1 features a tightly wound
head for articulation and a cutting cymbal roll. SC2 is
perfect for general playing supplying mellow single
strokes and a big sound on long cymbal rolls.
Model
SC1
SC2
Hardness
MH
MS
LOUIE BELLSON AND
WORLD PERCUSSION MALLETS
Louie Bellson Drumset Mallet Series
World Percussion Series
Essential innovative accessories for today’s drummer. Several models
are double-ended providing great solutions for quick changes.
Three unique mallets designed to make a variety of
sounds, with many options on an assortment of both
standard and exotic percussion instruments.
Model
LB1
LB2
LB3
LB4
LB5
LB6
Drum Mallet
Stick Mallet
Brush Mallet
Stick Brush
Jingle Stick
Brustick®
Model
WP1
WP2
WP3
Straight Head
Round Head
Felt Head
17
MARCHING MALLETS
High Volume
Multi-Tom Mallets Felt Bass Drum Mallets
Keyboard Mallets Series Heavy-gauge aluminum shafts
Four sizes of hard felt heads on durable heavyDesigned for indoor\outdoor playing.
Oversized heavy heads provide a massive
tone that will “bring down the house”
with immense volume. Each model also
features a non-slip grip for additional
power. Available in Satin Birch or
Rattan Handles.
Model
Hardness
191
192
193
194
195
18
13/8” Poly
13/8” Nylon
13/8” PVC
White Cord
White Cord
MH
H
H
MS
MH
with non-slip grips for extreme
power and projection. Nicely
balanced for speed and quickness.
Model
MM1
MM2
MM3
MM4
Nylon
Lexan
Felt
Puff
gauge aluminum shafts with non-slip grips for
improved balance, control, and articulation.
Model
MBD1
MBD2
MBD3
MBD4
Small Felt
Medium Felt
Large Felt
Extra Large Felt
Puff Bass Drum Mallets
Identical to the Felt Bass Drum Mallets
in balance and control with soft puff
covered heads.
Model
MBD5
MBD6
MBD7
MBD8
Small Puff
Medium Puff
Large Puff
Extra Large Puff