Paiste M7 Gong Mallet

Maximum depth. Full activation.

The M7 is the largest mallet in the series, designed to fully engage large gongs. It allows the deepest tones to emerge while supporting a full and expansive development into the gong’s upper range.

About Paiste Gong Mallets

Paiste mallets are known for their balance, durability, and warm tonal response. Each mallet is wrapped in soft lambswool, allowing the gong to open gradually while maintaining a rounded, full sound.

Unlike harder mallets that can quickly emphasize higher frequencies, Paiste mallets are designed to bring forward the fundamental tone of the gong first, with harmonics developing naturally over time.

Paiste’s sizing recommendations are traditionally based on orchestral use, where larger mallets are used to create faster and more powerful crashes. In a sound-based or meditative context, many practitioners prefer working with slightly smaller mallets for greater control, sensitivity, and ease over longer sessions.

Choosing a mallet is less about strict sizing and more about how it feels in your hand, and how it allows the gong to respond within your practice.

Best suited for: This mallet is recommended by Paiste for a 38"-50" gong. 

Size:

Total Length: 17.5” / 445 mm
Head Diameter: 4.8” / 123 mm
Weight: 1 lb 16 oz / 900 gr

It is best used with intention, offering a powerful way to access the full voice of larger instruments.