A 22" gong wont have the range and depth of a larger gong but this one is absolutely lovely. It has a shimmering but calm tone, just hit it once and let it decay to silence - superb! I find lighter mallets such as the Olli Hess S186 work best. Haven't tried flumies as the finish on the gong is immaculate and I dont want to mark it.
All in all, a really great gong.