ollihess friction mallet Intense 70
The ollihess friction mallet Intense 70 features the largest ball in the Intense Edition, offering a wide range of sounds for discerning gong players. With its Ø 70 mm head, you can create beautifully warm and deep tones at the edge of your gong. Even with nickel silver gongs, you can bring out very deep sounds towards the center.
With a weight of 204 g and a length of 27 cm, the Intense 70 gong driver lies balanced and secure in your hand. The 8 mm plastic handle offers comfortable handling for precise playing techniques.
Properties at a glance
- Color: Orange
- Weight: 204 g
- Total length: 27 cm
- Head: Ø 70 mm
- Handle: Ø 8 mm
- Tones: medium tones, extremely fine & soft nuances
- Instruments: Gongs from 40 cm
ollihess friction mallet Intense 60
The ollihess friction mallet Intense 60 offers an intense playing experience for fans of deep and powerful sounds. With its finely textured surface and orange ball, this model stands out visually, but most importantly, with an incredibly penetrating sound.
With a weight of 136 g and a length of 26 cm, the Intense 60 gong driver always sits comfortably in the hand. The 8 mm plastic handle gives you precise control over your gong. The caoutchouc rubber ball produces a medium to deep sound range, which is particularly impressive due to its intensity.
Properties at a glance
- Color: Orange
- Weight: 136 g
- Total length: 26 cm
- Head: Ø 60 mm
- Handle: Ø 8 mm
- Tones: medium to deep tones, extremely fine & soft nuances
- Instruments: Gongs from 70 cm
ollihess friction mallet Intense 50
The Intense 50 gong mallet is the perfect choice for you if you want to add subtle nuances and precise accents. With its white head and slightly roughened surface, this model offers you gong playing with particularly fine shades that is characterized by versatility and precision.
Weighing a super light 50 g and measuring 26 cm in length, the Intense 50 friction mallet is incredibly easy to handle. Its 8 mm plastic grip provides a stable yet flexible hold while playing. With a head diameter of 50 mm, this friction mallet is the universal tool that should not be missing from your gong equipment. Use the Intense 50 to create even more precise nuances and enrich your playing with fine details.
Properties at a glance
- Color: White
- Weight: 50 g
- Total length: 26 cm
- Head: Ø 50 mm
- Handle: Ø 8 mm
- Tones: medium to deep tones, extremely fine & soft nuances
- Instruments: Gongs from 70 cm
Longevity and sustainability
The new ollihess Intense Edition impresses not only with its intensity, but also with its longevity and sustainability. We choose our materials carefully and opt for raw materials from the local region whenever possible. Find out more about our high standards in the"About us" section.
Manual work in a family business
Every ollihess friction mallet and gong mallet is made in Germany by small family businesses. This ensures the highest quality and exceptionally precise craftsmanship. Fair working conditions are a fundamental requirement for us.
PLEASE NOTE: Small irregularities are completely normal!
The balls of our friction mallets are hand-cast and then refined with various tools until the desired surface is achieved. This artisanal process can result in small imperfections on the ball. This is completely normal and does not affect the sound you can create with this friction mallet.
Powerful, nuanced tones.
