Mike Balter Marching 1 1/8 inch Poly Ball Keyboard Mallets Michael Balter Behind every Mike Balter Mallet, there is Michael Balter. As a first-call percussionist and drummer, based in Chicago, Mike was acutely aware of the need for quality mallets. Drawing upon his years of experience as a professional percussionist and drummer, Mike has developed the finest quality and most extensive line of mallets produced today.