The FFXCC Championship CarbonCore Snare features a hybrid 6-ply Maple shell enhanced with an inner ply of ultra-light Carbon Fiber. The Maple helps maintain warmth of sound while the Carbon Fiber boosts articulation and projection. FFXCC Snares also feature Pearl’s OneTouch Snare Strainer system, providing dependable gut adjustment with minimal weight. Expressive, clear, and articulate throughout the entire dynamic range ...The Magic Is Inside.

The CMSX snare drum offers many of the same features of the FFX Series snares. This includes the legendary free-floating shell technology with an aluminum edge ring that relieves all better head tension from the 6-ply Poplar/Kapur shell. A direct descendent of the Championship Series, you could say competition is in its blood.

No other Snare drum has changed the face of marching competition like the FFX Championship Maple Series. Used by today's top marching ensembles, these drums have won more than their share of trophies. Featuring the OneTouch Snare Strainer system in combination with a 6 ply 100% Maple free-floating shell and a super lightweight aircraft aluminum frame, FFXM Snare Drums are a force to be reckoned with.

To be a Finalist, you need a Championship attitude — and these drums are ready for the challenge! Combining Pearl’s first-ever corps-style birch shell with Pearl’s world-renowned Championship Series Cast Aluminum hardware, Finalist drums are the answer for programs looking for a high-quality, lightweight, and durable marching solution on a limited budget. Finalist snares and tenors borrow the Championship Series bearing edge, maple reinforcement rings, and size configuration recipes for the ultimate performance experience.