Why natural caoutchouc is the perfect material for gong mallets and drivers

Have you ever taken a closer look at the materials we use to make our mallets and gong graters? In addition to wellness fleece and cork, the heads of our mallets and graters are primarily made from natural caoutchouc . Why? You can find out in this article.

Where does natural caoutchouc come from?

natural caoutchouc is obtained from the sap of certain trees and is characterized by its special elasticity. In most cases, natural caoutchouc comes from trees that are native to South America or South East Asia. The initially very liquid rubber milk is extracted from the bark, collected and then processed until a solid mass is formed. The resulting caoutchouc is then processed into a wide variety of products: Tires, rubber products and, above all, mallets and graters for gongs.

5 reasons why natural caoutchouc, is the perfect material for gong mallets and gong drivers

1. exceptionally light material

natural caoutchouc is a very light material due to its structure and composition. It consists of long chains of carbon and hydrogen atoms that are bonded together. The advantage: thanks to the optimum weight distribution between the head and handle, the mallet is always well balanced in your hand. Even if you play the gong for a long time, you won't experience any signs of fatigue in your arms or back.

2. natural caoutchouc is environmentally friendly

natural caoutchouc is a sustainable material as it is biodegradable and does not contain any synthetic chemicals. As with all the materials we use, we have also opted for a vegan and particularly environmentally friendly alternative for the mallet head. If environmental protection is important to you, a mallet or grater made from natural caoutchouc is a good choice.

3. elasticity brings a broad sound spectrum

natural caoutchouc is a super elastic material and has a high resilience. In combination with our unique insulation layer, this creates a mallet that has a particularly springy, "bouncy" effect. This property makes it possible to produce an incredibly wide sound spectrum. If you strike your gong very gently with our mallets with natural caoutchouc core, you can produce a soft, warm sound. However, if you hit the gong harder, you can also produce a powerful, loud sound with intense vibrations.

4. durable and wear-resistant

natural caoutchouc is already extremely durable and resistant to wear. In addition, with a mallet with natural caoutchouc , the core will not break through the insulation layer at some point, causing the sound to change significantly or possibly even damaging your gong. In addition, a gong mallet with a pure natural caoutchouc head is very abrasion-resistant and has a long service life, which means that it retains its properties even with frequent use and contact with other materials. This is another advantage for the use of natural caoutchouc.

5. good damping for soft and warm sounds

natural caoutchouc can absorb sound waves well. A material that absorbs sound waves well does not reflect them back. If you hit a gong with a natural caoutchouc mallet, the mallet absorbs the sound waves and ensures that the sound is soft and warm. natural caoutchouc is therefore the perfect material for gong mallets and gong mallets, as it can produce a wide sound spectrum and is also durable, wear-resistant and environmentally friendly. Olli Hess has been producing mallets and gong mallets from natural caoutchouc for many years. Each gong mallet and gong driver was once designed in his workshop and is then produced by hand in small family businesses. So if you are looking for a high-quality and particularly durable mallet for your gong, you have come to the right place.