Kashaka Pro® - 45mm Asalato Patica Shakers

Kashaka Pro® Shakers. All Kashaka UK prices are for 1 Pair = 4 balls / 2 ropes – for both hands supplied in a natural cotton Kashaka pouch with Kashaka logo. Kashaka Pro® have been developed to create a Kashaka shaker with the level of quality & durability that would be expected of a professional percussion instrument, while also being affordable for the casual player and for beginners. They are also robust enough to be used in educational settings, workshops, classrooms etc. The completely spherical high density plastic balls, all with equal sizes, shapes and equally balanced filling helps with the ability to control and to play more advanced kashaka skills. This balance of size, shape and weight also helps with very consistent playing, timing & dynamics – very smooth shaker sounds & clear balanced clicks. The balls have a ‘silk’ surface finish so they glide smoothly through the hands. These high quality Kashaka Pro® shakers are made in UK by a Kashaka specialist, not mass produced in a Chinese toy factory. Strength: ‘Made to be Played’ – Kashaka Pro® are very strong and will not break during use or if you drop them while playing, nor will they get crushed in your pocket or bag etc. These Kashaka do not crack like ABS Plastic. Sound: Very good balance between click & shake sounds. Each ball is filled with tiny metal split beads, like tiny bells, giving a bright, resonant and very smooth shake sound. The small metal beads give very good action & control when played as regular shakers, while also having great balance & momentum when played with kashaka techniques. The plastic used has some shock absorption, so is not a harsh unpleasant sound like ABS plastic. Feel: Very smooth, while not too slippery (silk finish, not gloss). Very good ‘grip to slip’ ratio, allowing for very good handling and control for playing advanced skills and moves. All Kashaka have been finished by hand to remove rough and jagged plastic on seams etc. Size: 45mm spherical balls suitable for most adult hand sizes. (smaller 38mm for children & 50mm for adults with larger hands are also available). Weight: Approx 32g per Kashaka (2 balls/1 hand). Rope: The multi plaited 5mm rope is comfortable in the hand and is very strong while also being soft to the touch. Does not cause friction or burning like normal paracord. Heat sealed ends to prevent fraying. Adjustable for all hand sizes. Colour: Clear & White versions are both of the same quality, strength & balance. The Clear have a slightly drier shake sound & lower, mellower clack sound, the White have a slightly brighter shake sound & higher, sharper clack sound. Over time & with lots of use, a slight silver/grey discolouration occurs inside the balls caused by the metal bead filling. This is normal & does not affect the sound or playing of the Kashaka in any way. Kashaka Pro® are supplied in a natural cotton Kashaka pouch with Kashaka logo. Kashaka Pro® is a Registered Trade Mark. It is strongly recommended that international customers (outside UK) select Tracked Shipping for your order. Tracking information can only be provided for orders where Tracked Shipping has been selected.