The Mike Balter Basics BB11 Medium Hard Poly Birch Xylo/Bell Mallets can be used on either bells or xylophone and are designed to provide the student and band program with an economically developed solution for obtaining mallets. With exceptional quality at an affordable price, this color-coded series has a model for every percussion situation. Balter Basics come with moderately thicker birch handles for more control and durability.