Paiste M5 Gong Mallet

Rich and expansive. A steady foundation.

The M5 brings forward a deeper, more resonant tone, engaging more of the gong’s low-end presence. It allows the sound to build with weight while remaining smooth and controlled.

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 26" to 32" Symphonic gong.

Size:

Total Length: 16” / 406 mm
Head Diameter: 4” / 90 mm
Weight: 15 oz / 420 gr

It often becomes a core mallet in a setup, supporting both depth and continuity in practice.