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Friction Mallet Starter Set

Three gong players who, together, can coax almost any sound out of your gong—from gentle and flowing to intense and wildly versatile. Perfect for beginners and just as exciting for advanced players.

  • Three friction mallet the full range of sounds
  • Beginner-friendly and intuitive to play
  • Handmade in Germany

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Three friction mallet, a full range of sounds

We put together the Friction Mallet Starter Set because these three friction mallet perfectly. Each one has its own character, its own surface, and its own sound. Together, they cover nearly the entire range of sounds you can produce with a gong mallet. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this set gives you everything you need to play some really cool sessions.

Top features
Three coordinated gong mallets with different finishes and tonal characteristics for maximum versatility
Instruments
Gongs from 40 cm to 2 m
Areas of application
diverse
Tones
from light, subtle nuances to gently flowing gradients and intense mid and low frequencies
Weight
Intense 60: 136 g | Smooth Lava 50: approx. 68 g | Crazy Egg: 32 g

Three friction mallet, a full range of sounds

We put together the Friction Mallet Starter Set because these three friction mallet perfectly. Each one has its own character, its own surface, and its own sound. Together, they cover nearly the entire range of sounds you can produce with a gong mallet. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this set gives you everything you need to play some really cool sessions.

Intense 60 – Powerful and compelling

The Intense 60 delivers the power. Its finely textured surface instantly produces rich, mid-to-low tones that leave a lasting impression. With its 60 mm head and 136 g weight, it sits comfortably in your hand and lets you immerse yourself in impressive soundscapes. If you want to draw out truly rich frequencies from your gong, the Intense 60 is friction mallet for you.

Smooth Lava 50 – Soft and flowing

The Smooth Lava 50 is the counterpart to the Intense. Its ultra-soft natural caoutchouc surface, with its barely perceptible texture, natural caoutchouc smooth, flowing sound transitions that are particularly easy to control. From high to low notes, you can coax out the friction mallet nuances with this friction mallet . Perfect for creating gentle transitions and sensual sound textures.

Crazy Egg – Versatile and Surprising

The Crazy Egg is a friction mallet no other. Thanks to its unique egg shape, you get different playing surfaces all in one friction mallet. That means bright, mid-range, and low tones with just one instrument. The soft surface, made from a sustainable rubber-cornstarch blend, makes playing intuitive and effortless. And with a little practice, you can even produce sounds reminiscent of whale song. Plus, the brightly colored egg looks simply fantastic.

Perfect for beginners, exciting for pros

What makes this set so special: You don’t need any experience to get started. All three friction mallet intuitive to play and produce great sounds right away, even for beginners. At the same time, they offer enough depth and nuance to delight even experienced gong players. No matter your skill level, with the Friction Mallet Starter Set, you’ll keep discovering new facets of your gong.

Handcrafted by a family-run business

All three friction mallet handcrafted in Germany. The balls are cast by hand and finished with special tools until the desired surface is achieved. Minor imperfections are completely normal and a sign of genuine craftsmanship. They have no effect on the sound. As with all our products, we prioritize sustainable materials and fair working conditions.

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Manufacturer
ollihess
Country of origin: Germany