5 Inch DD Search Coil for Gold Detectors
A 5 inch DD coil is the smallest practical size in this range, and it exists for one job: separating small gold targets from the ground and junk around them. A small coil concentrates the field over a narrow area, which is what lets a detector resolve a nugget that a larger coil would blur into the background.

Key benefits
- 5 inch size concentrates the field for small gold targets
- DD winding suits mineralised gold-bearing ground
- Light on the stem, so slow careful sweeping is practical
- Reaches into rock gaps and confined ground a large coil cannot
- Part of a coil range covering 5 to 25 inches
Problems it solves
- Large coils blur small gold targets into the background signal
- Confined and rocky ground cannot be swept with a big coil
- Mineralisation defeats mono coils in gold country
- Ground already covered may still hold small missed targets
Who it is for
- Gold prospectors working known ground carefully
- Detectorists re-working a site for missed small targets
- Users needing a coil that fits into tight spaces
Application scenarios
- Searching for gold nuggets in mineralised ground
- Working rock gaps, crevices and confined areas
- Re-checking ground already covered with a larger coil
- Detecting small jewellery pieces
Technical features
- DD coil configuration
- 5 inch diameter for concentrated field response
Specifications
| Type | DD search coil |
|---|---|
| Size | 5 inches |
| Application | Gold metal detectors |
| Connector and Cable Length | TBC - confirm against your detector model |
| Impedance | TBC - confirm against your detector circuit |
Figures are those published by the factory for this model. Where a value is shown as TBC it is not published, and we will confirm it with the factory before you order rather than estimate it.
Compared with other models in the range
The 11 inch DD is the general-purpose size and the 25 inch mono the open-ground coverage coil. The 5 inch DD is the opposite end: it covers very little ground per sweep, and it is bought specifically to resolve small targets the others miss.
Use guide
- Confirm the connector and impedance suit your detector before ordering
- Sweep slowly, a small coil covers little ground per pass
- Use it to re-check ground already covered with a larger coil
- Work rock gaps and crevices a larger coil cannot enter
- Avoid waving the detector loosely, which can damage internal components
Where this product is used
Part of Metal Detector Search Coils.
5 Inch DD Search Coil for Gold Detectors FAQ
Why buy such a small coil
A 5 inch coil concentrates the field, which is what lets a detector resolve small gold targets that a larger coil blurs into the background.
Will it fit my detector
Send your detector model on WhatsApp and we will confirm the connector and impedance.
Should it replace my main coil
No. It is normally used alongside a larger coil, to re-check ground or reach confined areas.
Is it suitable for mineralised ground
Yes, the DD winding is the configuration used in mineralised gold-bearing ground.
What other sizes are available
The range runs from 5 inches up to 25 inches in mono and DD configurations.
Can you quote a coil set
Yes. Tell us your detector and ground conditions on WhatsApp and we will recommend a set of sizes.
Quotation for the 5 Inch DD Search Coil for Gold Detectors
Send your destination port and quantity. We will come back with price, lead time and what documentation the factory can supply for your market.




