Maple's rich lustrous lows and evenly-balanced mid and high frequencies have made it the preferred hardwood for wide sonic range and acoustic balance, and the most accepted premium drum shell material. Its fine grain and smooth, even texture also make it an excellent canvas for transparent finishes. 

A straight grained wood with a fine, even texture, Birch is known for its strength and resilience. It provides a lively interior springboard for sound waves, which in turn creates a noticeable increase in the higher frequencies. This makes it the perfect interior for smaller tom-toms. Birch’s tightly bound network of cells also promotes a perfect balance of mid-range frequencies, with a smooth transition from the lower register to middle register.

African Mahogany is a relatively “soft” hardwood that offers a dramatic boost in lower frequencies. This bass boost effect is most likely due to its loosely packed cellulose network, creating a natural resonator for powerful lower frequencies. This predisposition for powerful lows and bass response makes it a logical tone wood for larger toms and bass drums, as well as for smooth sonic transition into the mid-range frequencies.

Pearl's standard 45° bearing edge creates a tightly focused shell contact area. This creates an ultimate sonic balance between power, sensitivity, volume, and resonance.

The Rounded 45° bearing edge creates an increased level of contact between the shell and shoulder of the head, increasing attack, projection, and sonic punch. It also creates a balanced interaction between each wood ply, allowing smaller toms to sing with amazing clarity, without premature delay. The journey of the energy from the head to the shell is given a much more direct path with the rounded edge.

The Fully Rounded bearing edge raises the overall contact area from the shell to the head. This allows maximum kinetic energy transfer from the strike, resulting in maximum punch and wide low-end response. This creates sound pressure levels that are felt just as much as they are heard, making it excellent for bass drums and larger toms to increase punch.

Combining low mass for incredible resonance with our exclusive hemmed/welded edge for tremendous rim shots, Pearl's 1.6mm Fat Tone Hoops add remarkable rigidity at the point of contact.

Our telescoping spurs feature a spring loaded retractable rubber tip for maximum traction control. Its recessed spike allows for maximum “bite” on carpeted surfaces.

Pearl’s tension rods are machined from a single piece of stainless steel to the most exacting tolerances in the industry. They feature super smooth and precise tensioning with absolutely no play. Each is matched with the machined brass swivel nut in our Swivel Tube Lug for ultra precise performance.

Our upgraded aluminum OptiMount Suspension System provides tom mounting with zero shell contact. By attaching to the tension bolts via isolated rubber bushings, the shell is allowed to float, allowing it to sing to its fullest potential.

Full height adjustment on the LB200 hinged floor tom bracket with our built in memory lock keeps floor tom positioning perfectly set. Our patented Air Suspension Rubber Tip allows your floor tom to rest on a cushion of air. These large rubber feet prevent premature sound decay from floor contact. Floor toms never had it so good.

Our bass drum claws incorporate rubber hoop isolators for scratch prevention on lacquered hoops and provide evenly distributed clamping force for consistent tuning. The key bolts are recessed for snag-free fit in carrying cases and to eliminate accidental detuning.