This listing comes with your choice of one OR a full set of friction mallets. Use the drop-down box to select between the four different mallet sizes.


Ollihess Rubber Lava Friction Mallets are sleek, but textured black mallets, perfect for calling mysterious resonance from your gong through the magic of friction.

They are made of high-quality, natural rubber.  Here is some advice for extending the life of your rubber balls:

1. It’s best to keep it stored in a bag when not in use, for protection from damage. If possible, you can even use a lightproof bag, as some of the material used is UV sensitive.

2. The rubber heads have been created to resist aging. Over time, white spots may appear on your mallet because of the nature of the age-protection. This is nothing to be concerned about. You can give your mallet a quick shower with hot water, letting them air-dry.

Made of natural materials, they will wear out over time. The harder and more intense the usage, the more they wear out. Like any rubber product, a tire, a windshield wiper, they will not live forever. If you follow our advice, you’ll get as much life out of them as possible.

30 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 7.75" / 19.5 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 1.25" / 3.2 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

40 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 8" / 20.3 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 1.5" / 3.8 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

50 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 8.25" / 21 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 1.75" / 4.4 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

60 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 8.5" / 21.6 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 2" / 5.1 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

Set of 4 Lava Friction Mallets

30 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 7.75" / 19.5 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 1.25" / 3.2 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

40 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 8" / 20.3 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 1.5" / 3.8 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

50 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 8.25" / 21 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 1.75" / 4.4 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm

60 mm Edition Measurements:
Mallet Length: 8.5" / 21.6 cm
Mallet Head Diameter: 2" / 5.1 cm
Mallet Handle Thickness: .2" / 6 mm