Paiste Gong Mallet M5

Paiste GM49005 Gong Mallet – M5

Product Description

The Paiste Gong Mallet M5 is designed to unlock the deeper, more powerful voice of medium-to-large gongs. Featuring a solid internal core wrapped in felt and cloth, and finished with synthetic lambswool, this mallet produces a rich, full-bodied tone with enhanced low-end presence.

The increased weight of the M5 allows players to draw out stronger fundamental tones and broader dynamic swells, making it ideal for immersive sound environments and more expansive playing styles.

Whether you're building gradual crescendos or activating the full spectrum of your gong’s resonance, the M5 provides excellent control, depth, and projection.

Features

• Heavier mallet for deeper, more powerful sound response
• Synthetic lambswool head for warm, rounded tone
• Layered construction (plastic core, felt, cloth wrap)
• Enhanced low-frequency activation and sustain
• Ideal for medium-to-large gongs

Recommended Use

• 26" – 32" Symphonic Gongs
• 26" – 32" Planetary Gongs

Sound Characteristics

• Full-bodied, powerful attack
• Strong fundamental with rich overtone bloom
• Extended sustain and resonance
• Excellent for dynamic swells and immersive soundscapes

Specifications

• Total Length: 16" (406 mm)
• Head Diameter: 4" (90 mm)
• Weight: 15 oz (420 g)
• Model: M5