We are waiting for a new shipment of these gong stands that are due in about the middle of september. Thanks for your patience. Yes, it comes with a gong mallet! The 16 inch Wind Gong is a classic gong that is like a big bronze frisbee of sonic love. Nice treble flavors, after your initial deep tone, and if you want, upon striking harder, some splash and crash crescendo snowflakes that are the lingua franca of this size of Medium Wind Gong. Not to mix too many metaphors, for fear of getting you dizzy, listen to these sound files to get a sense. CLICK TO HEAR 18 inch WIND GONG CLICK TO HEAR 18 inch WIND GONG ANOTHER WAY AN EXAMPLE - FROM ABOVE - OF THE CHINESE BUILDING STYLE KNOWN AS SIHEYUAN, WHICH IS FOUR BUILDINGS SURROUNDING A COURTYARD.  Measurements: Gong - 16 inches in Diameter Gong Stand: 29 inches tall 28 inches wide 6 inches deep |