The Jim Casella Series IP1006 hard cord vibraphone mallets are on rattan handles and are designed for both indoor and outdoor percussion ensembles. The hard cord wrapped around a rubber core creates full, warm tones that fit in perfectly with any ensemble situation. Rattan handles are light and durable, perfect for long hours of practice or heavy-hitting performances. Hard cord mallets are commonly used in middle and upper registers of vibraphones, and can be used on marimbas. Jim Casella's extensive expertise in music arrangement has contributed to the design of this well-rounded mallet series.