I’ve been very pleasantly surprised by the Thomann MMR3 marimba mallets. For their price point, the build quality is excellent and they feel well balanced in the hand, making them comfortable for longer practice sessions. The yarn wrapping is even and durable, producing a warm, focused tone with good clarity across the range of the instrument.
They work especially well for general practice, ensemble playing, and repertoire that needs control without sounding too hard or aggressive. Articulation is clean, and dynamic control is easy, even at softer volumes. After regular use, they’ve held up very well with no noticeable wear.