Replaces model # VF-M137. The Vic Firth Articulate Series Keyboard Mallets are a comprehensive collection of sounds across Xylophone and Bells/Glockenspiel. With over 40 options spanning various materials, sizes, and weights, the Vic Firth Articulate Series is your one-stop-shop for finding the perfect sound, no matter the venue or repertoire. The M426 features a 1 1/4" TeflonTM core and is a bold, dark option great for both xylophone and bells. Try these on Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 or Golden Age.