Innovative Percussion
What type of mallets should I consider buying?
I'm a senior in high school and I've been playing with 4 mallets since before my junior year began last June. I've been a mallet percussionist since the 6th grade. Since then I have improved my technique and is considering furthering my knowledge and skill in college. My question is about the type of mallets I should buy. I'm planning on being, primarily, a marimba soloist (but a percussionist, too), so I should buy 2 pairs specifically for that notion. On the other hand, I'm going to participate in percussion ensembles and marching/concert band and will need sticks and mallets for that purpose, as well.
What type of mallets should I buy as a soloist and as a percussionist? Innovative Percussion seem like a good choice considering the fact that I'm well above college level skill. Are there any other good choices to choose from? What are your opinions?
~Mallet Pro~ 
I recently bought a couple of pairs of various Kai Stensgaard Mallets from Pro-Mark...they're pretty sweet... =]
"The Kai Stensgaard Autograph line of marimba mallets consists of 5 models ranging from soft to hard and a specialty “Shaker” mallet. While designed with the solo marimbist in mind, these mallets work very well in concert and ensemble applications. Rubber cores, with an additional latex layer, are wrapped with a wool blend for superior tone and durability." - Pro-Mark
I got a 2 pairs of KS3's and KS5's. My pit/front ensemble tech says they're cool and I haven't had found anything that I didn't like about them although, I've only had them for a couple of weeks...=P But they work really well with the piece that I'm learning... =]
Good luck and have fun buying mallets...! Go mallets! =D
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