Detail 01
Medium hardness
Sits between a soft swell beater and a hard one. Enough attack to be heard, enough give to avoid a harsh clang.
Product detailSKU #1274115062258
Vic FirthSoundpower Gong Beater Medium
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A medium-hardness beater for gong and tam-tam. For percussionists and drummers who need a proper mallet instead of hitting a gong with a stick.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Orchestral and pit percussionists covering gong or tam-tam parts
- Drummers with a gong mounted behind the kit
- Studio work needing controlled swells rather than one crash
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Playing drums or cymbals; it is not a stick
- Very small gongs, where this beater overpowers the instrument
- Players wanting the darkest possible roll from a soft beater
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Soundpower line
Built for large, low-tuned surfaces, so the head has the mass to move a big gong rather than just tap it.
Detail 03
Weighted head
The mass does the work. You can play quieter and still get the instrument moving and blooming.
Detail 04
Long handle
Extra leverage for building swells and reaching a gong hung above or behind you.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Sold as a single beater, not a pair.
- 02No stand, gong, or mallet holder included.
- 03One medium beater will not cover both delicate swells and hard crashes.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this on a bass drum?
It is built for gong and tam-tam. It will strike a concert bass drum, but the response and tone will not match a dedicated bass drum mallet.
02Is medium the right hardness to start with?
For most players, yes. Medium gives a usable swell and a defined attack, so it covers general gong parts without being specialized in either direction.
03Does this come as a pair?
No. This is one beater. Buy two if a part calls for a two-handed roll.
04Will it damage my gong?
Not with normal playing. The head is padded and weighted for large metal surfaces, which is exactly what a gong is.
