M111: Very soft. For a warm, round sound that is perfect for low register chorales.

M112: Soft. Produces a broad sound with tremendous projection that is dark, but not muffled.

M113: Medium soft. A general mallet that covers the lower four octaves of the marimba.

M114: Medium. The most popular model in the series, this mallet covers the entire range of the marimba and produces a singing sound that is full of life.

M115: Medium hard. Bright, but not to the point of “xylophone-like” brilliance.

M116: Hard. When extreme cutting power and a sharp edge are required.