Innovative Chris Lamb CL-X1 Xylophone Mallets
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Innovative Percussion Christopher Lamb CL-X1 Medium Soft Rubber Xylophone Mallets

Innovative Percussion MODEL: CL-X1
4 reviews
Price:
$50.95
Stock:
In stock

Description

The Innovative Percussion Christopher Lamb CL-X1 Xylophone Mallets offer a warm, controlled articulation ideal for lighter orchestral passages and nuanced solo work. Featuring a center-weighted rubber core, this model provides a slightly fuller presence than traditional rubber mallets while maintaining a smooth, rounded attack.

Designed for balance and clarity, the CL-X1 excels in softer dynamic settings where tonal depth, control and blend are essential. Its responsive feel allows performers to shape phrasing with precision while preserving the natural character of the instrument.

  • 1-1/16" medium soft rubber center-weighted core for added presence
  • Warm, rounded tone ideal for soft orchestral passages
  • Enhanced control and articulation compared to standard rubber mallets
  • Rattan handles for flexibility and responsive feel

Product Info

Quantity Sold in Pairs
SKU INN-CL-X1
UPC 819148007235
Weight 0.15 lb

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Customer Reviews

Hard rubber

Rating
Posted by
Nick
Date Posted
06/07/2020

Personally, I would call these hard or very hard rubber, not "medium soft." They are roughly the same hardness as the Freer hard rubber model. The balance is quite nice though, and the 1 1/16" ball walks the line really nicely between a 1" and a 1 1/8". I am not a fan of the rattan Innovative uses; it's too thick and feels a little cheap compared to other companies. Thought it might be thinner rattan for this line of mallets but it's not. Glad I tried them, but would not buy again.

Warm, but hard rubber

Rating
Posted by
Akeem
Date Posted
02/14/2017

I'm not sure if there's a better rubber mallet out there, but this is the perfect mallet for solo xylophone literature, both in ensemble and purely solo work. Focused on wood and temple blocks. The top register of the xylophone is just as clear as the rest of the instrument.

a much needed addition

Rating
Posted by
Josh M.
Date Posted
01/11/2016

These are especially great mallets for xylophone solo repertoire. The weighted core takes some getting used to, but the consistency of sound I can get across the range of the instrument is quite nice and that very aspect makes controlling musical details that much easier. Not to mention, all the mallets in this series are incredibly well built. For practice and performance, I find myself reaching for these everyday.

Best rubber mallets ever

Rating
Posted by
Nick White
Date Posted
06/13/2015

Normally, I avoid using rubber mallets as much as I can. I don't like to practice with a mallet that feels very different than what I'll perform with, and I hate the bouncy rubber feel of most rubber mallets. These, however, have an excellent feel that is very similarly weighted to the other mallets in the collection. It has the feel of a plastic mallet and not a rubber superball. I love it. Well done!