"New" professional gong Mallet lite 100 and 200

A new dimension in gong playing: the PGM-lite mallets

Music is constantly evolving, new instruments are being developed and new ways of using existing instruments are being found.

And with the new possibilities, there are always new accessories: either new materials come onto the market, or you see something new, get ideas and then try it out. Everything is subject to constant change and, in the best case, improvement.

Olli Hess has found a way to develop a new series of professional gong mallets.

This series is called PGM-lite and, as the name suggests, includes super-light mallets, the PGM-lite 100 and the PGM-lite 200.

What's new?

The gong mallets from ollihess are all characterized by their flawless craftsmanship and great sound. This result means that a lot of time and energy has been invested in their development. After all, a gong with its mallet is not just any old instrument. The variety of gongs is huge. In addition to the mallets, Olli Hess makes his own gongs and tries to get the best possible sound out of them. This is achieved with mallets made from carefully selected materials.

What is new about the lite mallets is their low weight and soft sound.

The smaller mallet weighs 100 g, the larger one 200 g. To achieve this weight, Olli Hess has come up with a special method: the core of the head is made of felt and not, as with the company's other mallets, of caoutchouc. caoutchouc is a very soft material compared to the wood used for the core of other brands of mallets, which means that the sound produced at strike is very gentle. The new felt core enhances this effect even more, so that very little striking noise can be heard when playing. And felt is also lighter than caoutchouc , hence its low weight.

Structure of the Gong-Mallets-PGM-lite

The head of the mallet not only has a core made of specially manufactured felt, it is also covered with wellness fleece, a material that is very fluffy.

With this combination, the gong mallet produces an extremely soft sound. The 8 cm diameter head of the PGM-lite 100 is slightly smaller than the 10 cm diameter head of the PGM-lite 200. This means that both mallets are large enough to allow the full sound volume to unfold even with larger gongs.

However, the quality of a gong mallet is not determined by the weight and hardness of the head alone. In addition, there is a handle, which in the best case is an extension of the arm towards the mallet head. This means that ollihess also places the highest demands on the handle. It is made of beech wood and is 17.5 cm thick. This means it sits comfortably in the hand and is neither too thick nor too thin. The thickening at the end of the handle sits comfortably in the hand and prevents the mallet from slipping. The length of the handle is designed to match the diameter of the head. In this way, the mallets are perfectly balanced and do not tend to tip over.

Advantages of the PGM-lite

The new lightweight design of the Gong-Mallet has several advantages.

One is the soft core and the associated sound. With the PGM-lite mallet, the tone can be sustained for a very long time on a peg without unwanted louder tones sounding in between. With older mallets, if they are worn on one side, the core can be heard on individual strokes. This is not the case with the two lite mallets.

The wellness fleece cover is also very durable, meaning that the mallets can be played for a very long time and are therefore more than worth their price.

Another advantage is the light weight. This makes handling very comfortable and your arms don't get tired, even when playing for long periods. Because you probably know

the feeling when your arm becomes lame because the mallet head is too heavy and the whole mallet is badly balanced. This is a thing of the past with the PGM-lite, you can look forward to playing without strain.

Why is it worth buying a PGM-lite?

Both mallets, the PGM-lite 100 and the PGM-lite 200, are supplied in the color sand. This neutral color is basically the right one for every taste. Of course, the use of the mallets does not end with the gong.

It can of course also be used for other instruments, such as large singing bowls . The new production method and the versatile application options are reasons to choose a PGM-lite gong mallet.