{"product_id":"sunreeds-lrg-silicone-or-rubber-ball-striker","title":"Sunreed's Large Silicone or Rubber Ball Striker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSide contact. Direct tone.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis large ball striker is designed for playing along the side of crystal singing bowls, offering an alternative to traditional rim playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a rounded contact point, it allows the bowl to come into sound quickly and evenly, supporting a steady and controlled tone.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Material Options\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone — softer contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silicone head provides a gentler interaction with the bowl, reducing surface noise and allowing the fundamental tone to emerge cleanly. The response is smooth and quiet, supporting a more continuous and even sound.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest suited for: frosted crystal bowls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber — firmer contact\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rubber head offers a more immediate response, bringing the bowl into sound more quickly and with greater volume. The tone is more direct, though some contact sound may be present.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for: frosted bowls, empyrean bowls, and some larger clear bowls\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse in Practice\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBall strikers are typically used along the side of the bowl rather than the rim.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis approach allows for a more stable and consistent tone, without the variation that can come from rim playing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice, this striker may support:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebringing the bowl into sound quickly and evenly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emaintaining a steady tone with less variation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eworking with controlled volume and pressure\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eoffering an alternative to rim-based playing techniques\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esupporting both personal and shared sound environments\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterial and Form\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRounded silicone or rubber head\u003cbr\u003eBalanced handle for control\u003cbr\u003eDesigned for side-playing technique\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: \u003c\/strong\u003eapproximately 8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHead width:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 2\"\u003cbr\u003eAvailable in silicone or rubber\u003cbr\u003eEach piece may vary slightly in feel and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunreed™ Instruments","offers":[{"title":"Rubber","offer_id":47359037669597,"sku":"rubber","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silicon","offer_id":47359037702365,"sku":"silicon","price":19.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/8578\/3773\/files\/crystalsingingbowlmallet-rubbersiliconballstriker-sunreedinstruments.png?v=1778790254","url":"https:\/\/sunreed.com\/products\/sunreeds-lrg-silicone-or-rubber-ball-striker","provider":"Sunreed™ Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}