What you get with this mallet
This 27.5-centimetre mallet has a rubber head designed specifically for playing singing bowls. The soft rubber ball head is large enough to tap the rim cleanly and soft enough not to scratch the crystal or metal surface. The handle, with a 7-centimetre wide and 4-centimetre deep grip area, sits comfortably in the hand even during a longer sound bath.
How to play the bowl with it
Hold the mallet loosely about halfway down the handle. Tap the side of the rim gently with the rubber ball, then move the rubber head slowly and with even pressure around the outer edge. Within a few seconds the bowl will resonate and the sound will fill the space. If you move too fast, the mallet starts to bounce; too slow, and the sound fades. After a few tries you will find your own rhythm.
How you can use it in everyday life
Choose it when your original mallet is lost or worn, or when you would like to keep a second one as a safety spare. With several bowls it is also useful so you do not have to swap one mallet around. In group sessions, therapy work or a sound bath it is practical for every bowl to wait with its own mallet.
How to know this is the right one for you
This mallet is a universal size, suited best to small and medium-sized singing bowls. The rubber head gives a cleaner, ringing sound that brings out the upper overtones of crystal bowls. If you would like a warmer, softer tone, it is worth also having a felt or leather-headed mallet. The two types work well together, so you can always choose the sound that fits the mood.
What to watch out for in use
Never use a wooden mallet on a crystal bowl, as the wall can crack. Do not leave the rubber head in direct sun or on a radiator, as it can stiffen over time and slip on the rim. Keep it in a dust-free place and occasionally wipe the head with a soft, barely damp cloth. If the rubber is cracked or torn, replace it, as it gives an uneven sound and can leave marks on the rim.