Explore Sound Through Precision
Gong mallets are the key to unlocking the full expressive range of gongs. Whether you’re striking with power or coaxing gentle resonance, the right accessory elevates both technique and tone.
Mallet Types & Tonal Characteristics
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Soft, Large-Head Mallets
Perfect for immersive and meditative use. A soft, padded head produces deep, mellow tones that bloom with lush sustain—ideal for sound baths and space-filling textures. -
Harder or Smaller-Head Mallets
Built for clarity and articulation, these mallets deliver brighter, more focused sounds—great for defined strokes and highlighting overtones in performance settings.
Choosing the Right Mallet for Your Gong
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Gong Size Matters:
Large gongs respond best to hefty, soft mallets for full-bodied sound. Smaller gongs work well with lighter, quieter beaters. -
Intended Use:
For sweeping, powerful tones choose soft, large heads. For sharper definition and precision, opt for harder tips or smaller heads. -
Mix and Match:
A combination of mallets—different sizes, head types, or friction styles—provides maximum flexibility and depth in your sound palette.
Why Shop Gong Mallets at Drum Central?
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Expert selection of mallets for every gong size and style.
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Balanced, durable designs built for comfort and control.
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Options for both meditative sound baths and performance use.
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Professional tools trusted by sound healers, therapists, and musicians.
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Meinl Sonic Energy Gong & Singing Bowl Mallet – Medium
£25.29The Meinl Sonic Energy Gong & Singing Bowl Mallet – Medium is carefully crafted to provide a soft attack and long sustain while still offering the power and control needed for larger instruments...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Gong & Singing Bowl Mallet – Small
£20.29The Meinl Sonic Energy Gong & Singing Bowl Mallet – Small is carefully designed to produce a soft attack and long sustain, allowing instruments to resonate fully while maintaining precision. Its...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Gong Beater – Small
£79.99The Meinl Sonic Energy Gong Beater – Small is built for players who want articulation and precision without sacrificing warmth. Its light weight makes it easy to control for delicate passages, while...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Gong Mallet – Small (Lavender)
£70.59The Meinl Sonic Energy Gong Mallet – Small (Lavender) is carefully designed to offer both subtlety and projection. The fleece head ensures smooth, resonant tones while the sheep wool core adds warmt...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 20mm
£17.29The Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 20mm is ideal for bringing out the lightest, most delicate sounds from your gong. Its small head and minimal weight make it highly responsive, perfect f...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 25mm
£19.59The Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 25mm is built for precision and subtlety. Its small size and feather-light weight make it perfect for drawing out shimmering tones and fine harmonics, a...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 30mm
£21.89The Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 30mm focuses on the upper harmonic spectrum of your gong, producing bright tones that add depth and contrast to your soundscape. Its lightweight and com...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 40mm
£22.99The Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 40mm is built for players who want to explore the brighter side of their gong’s tonal spectrum. Its small, lightweight head emphasises higher harmonic...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 50mm
£25.39The Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallet – 50mm is carefully crafted to highlight the harmonic spectrum of your gong. Its rubber ball head excites upper overtones and bright resonances, expanding...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Meinl Sonic Energy Resonant Gong Mallets – Set Of 5 Sizes
£90.39The Meinl Sonic Energy Gong Resonant Mallets are built to bring out shimmering overtones and bright accents from gongs of all sizes. By using rubber ball heads of varying diameters, each mallet create...
Estimated Delivery Date 19/09/2025 -
Chalklin Esoteric Gong Mallet – For 16 to 20″ Gongs
£58.19The CGME0 is perfect for percussionists seeking precise control and expressive depth on very small gongs and auxiliary percussion instruments. Sound & Feel: Warm and Detailed – Esoteri...
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Chalklin Esoteric Gong Mallet – For 26 to 28″ Gongs
£68.09The CGME2 is ideal for percussionists seeking detailed control and rich expression on small gongs and auxiliary instruments. Sound & Feel: Warm and Focused – Esoteric head design produ...
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Chalklin Esoteric Gong Mallet – for 30 to 32″ Gongs
£74.39The CGME3 is designed for percussionists seeking articulate control and tonal richness on smaller gongs and auxiliary percussion. Sound & Feel: Warm and Detailed – Esoteric head delive...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin Esoteric Gong Mallet – for 36 to 40″ Gongs
£86.89The CGME5 is tailored for percussionists seeking expressive versatility and tonal depth on mid-to-large sized gongs. Sound & Feel: Deep and Resonant – Esoteric head design pulls out ri...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin Esoteric Gong Mallet – for 40 to 44″ Gongs
£96.79The CGME6 is the go-to mallet for percussionists tackling large gongs who demand both authority and subtlety in their performance tools. Sound & Feel: Rich and Expansive – Esoteric hea...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin GM1 Gong Mallet – Small
£67.19The CGM1 is perfect for percussionists seeking detailed expression and tonal clarity on small gongs and auxiliary instruments. Sound & Feel: Warm and Focused – Small felt head produces clea...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin GM2 Gong Mallet – Medium
£75.29The CGM2 is tailored for percussionists seeking expressive versatility and tonal richness on medium to large gongs. Sound & Feel: Rich and Resonant – Medium felt head produces warm, full-bo...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin GM3 Gong Mallet – Large
£84.19The CGM3 is the ideal mallet for percussionists seeking strong projection and expressive versatility on large gongs. Sound & Feel: Deep and Resonant – Large felt head produces rich, full-bo...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin TT0 Tam-Tam Mallet with Metal Handle – X-Small
£64.49The CTT0 is the ideal mallet for percussionists seeking the utmost control and clarity in delicate tam-tam passages and specialised percussion textures. Sound & Feel: Crisp and Defined – Li...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin TT1 Tam-Tam Mallet with Metal Handle – Small
£77.09The CTT1 excels in delivering focused strokes and delicate textures, making it an essential tool for expressive tam-tam performances in intimate or detailed musical contexts. Sound & Feel: Cl...
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Chalklin TT2 Tam-Tam Mallet with Metal Handle – Medium
£90.49The CTT2 excels in delivering nuanced performances, providing percussionists with a mallet that’s equally suited for subtle textures and impactful passages. Sound & Feel: Warm and Clear –...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin TT3 Tam-Tam Mallet with Metal Handle – Large
£109.29The CTT3 is a go-to mallet for percussionists seeking power, depth, and control in both subtle and dramatic tam-tam applications. Sound & Feel: Full and Expressive – Padded head brings out...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin TT4 Tam-Tam Mallet with Metal Handle – X-Large
£116.49The CTT4 is the definitive choice for tam-tam performances that require thunderous impact and precise control over dynamics and resonance. Sound & Feel: Massive and Lush – XL padded head dr...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025 -
Chalklin Tuned Gong Mallet – Small Wound
£55.59The CTG1 is ideal for performers seeking nuanced expression and tonal richness on tuned gongs and similar percussion instruments. Sound & Feel: Warm and Focused – Wound head provides a mell...
Estimated Delivery Date 23/09/2025