Crazy Egg friction mallet

What is the Crazy Egg friction mallet?

The Crazy Egg is unlike anything else in the friction mallet range. Its unusual egg shape, made from a rubber-cornstarch blend, offers various surfaces and degrees of curvature in a single tool. Depending on how you hold it and which surface you use, you can create completely different sound results – from delicate, bright overtones to powerful, melodic frequencies.

Adding to this is its brightly colored appearance: the Crazy Egg is a mallet that immediately stands out in any sound bag.

Different Surfaces, One Tool

What makes the Crazy Egg special is its design principle. While classic friction mallets have a uniform spherical surface, the egg shape of the Crazy Egg offers multiple usable areas. The narrower tip produces more precise, direct tones. The rounded middle section delivers fuller, warmer sounds. The transitions between these areas open up even more possibilities.

This makes it an ideal tool for experimentation for anyone still searching for their unique sound style or simply enjoying trying new things.

The Most Affordable Entry into the World of Friction Mallets

Priced at €15.90, the Crazy Egg is the most accessible friction mallet in the ollihess range. Anyone who has never worked with a friction mallet before and wants to try out if gong friction playing is for them, can't go wrong with the Crazy Egg. It's not a big investment, but it's a genuine sound tool.

Handcrafted and Vegan

The Crazy Egg is also 100% vegan and handcrafted in Germany. The material – a rubber-cornstarch blend – is deliberately chosen: sustainable, durable, and unique in its sound effect. Each piece may vary slightly – that's the nature of handcrafted items.

Still Have Questions About the Crazy Egg?

Our chatbot can answer your initial questions directly. For anything else, feel free to email us at kontakt@ollihess.de – we'd be happy to help you determine if the Crazy Egg is right for your practice and instruments.

Crazy Egg and the other friction mallets: which one is right for you?

The Crazy Egg is perfect for beginners and those who love to experiment. If you're looking for more precision and depth, check out the Lava Edition or the Intense Line. Together, all three cover the entire spectrum of friction mallet techniques – from delicate and sensual to powerful and melodic.