This little mallet is quite something, pretty magical. Sturdy in build, its nicely ridged rubber head looks well made, and glides easily across the surface of my 30” wind gong. It makes incredible tones that sound like deep underwater whale type calls. When played quietly, very subtly some frequencies sound like large unknown creatures passing by through cosmic spacetime above. What a profound soundscape of vibration and intrigue. for the expanding consciousness of the human imagination. This is a great purchase for me, and for doing sound baths with, that induce meditation and added physical rest. Love it.