{"product_id":"ollihess-60mm-rubber-lava-friction-mallet","title":"Ollihess 60mm Rubber Lava Friction Mallet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"powr-popup\" id=\"265911f3_1763734998\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDeep rumble. Textured contact.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis mallet features a firmer, rougher surface that interacts more aggressively with the gong. It is particularly effective at drawing out deeper, more grounded friction tones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eAbout Friction Mallets\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFriction mallets are used by applying pressure and movement across the surface of a gong, rather than striking it. This technique draws out continuous tones, often experienced as rising, singing, or “whale-like” sounds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eDifferent materials and surface textures influence how the gong responds. Softer or tackier mallets tend to create smoother, higher tones, while harder or more textured mallets can access deeper, more rumbling frequencies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eFriction playing is highly responsive to touch. Small adjustments in pressure, speed, and placement can dramatically shift the sound, making these tools ideal for exploratory and immersive playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for: \u003c\/strong\u003elow, rumbling friction tones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMallet Length: 8.5\" \/ 21.6 cm\u003cbr\u003eMallet Head Diameter: 2\" \/ 5.1 cm\u003cbr\u003eMallet Handle Thickness: .2\" \/ 6 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn practice, it invites a slower, more grounded exploration, bringing forward the deeper voice of the gong through friction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47360394952925,"sku":"ollihess60mm","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/blackflumi-gongfrictionmallet-ollihess55mm-sunreedinstruments.png?v=1778772499","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/ollihess-60mm-rubber-lava-friction-mallet","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}